Date of Recall:

March 30, 2007
           
Products Recalled:
Jerky treat products

Product Information:

• Dingo Chick’n Jerky … for Dogs; 3.5 oz. / Item #20010 (UPC #6 15650 20010 8)
• Dingo Chick’n Jerky … for Dogs; 8 oz. / Item #20015 (UPC #6 15650 20015 3)
• Dingo Kitty Chicken Jerky Fillets for cats; 1.5 oz. / Item #45015 (UPC #6 15650 45015 2)
• Dingo Ferret Chicken Jerky Treats for ferrets; 1.5 oz. / Item #40010 (UPC #6 15650 40010 2)
• Dingo Chick’n Jerky … for Dogs (clip strip); 100 g. / Item #60010 (UPC #6 15650 60010 6)

Customers who have purchased any of the above-identified pig ear dog treats should discontinue use of the products immediately.

Recalling Firm:
Eight in One, Inc., a division of United Pet Group, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH

Product Manufacturer:
Eight in One, Inc., a division of United Pet Group, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH

Customer Questions and Concerns:
The company advises consumers who purchased any of the above-identified Chick’n Jerky Treats to discontinue use of the products and discard the unused portion. Consumers can obtain information on receiving refunds by contacting the Eight In One consumer affairs department at 1-888-232-9889.

Retailer Questions:
Retailer and other inquiries into this recall should also be directed to the Eight In One consumer affairs department at 1-800-645-5154 x 3.

Problem/Reason for Recall:

Laboratory testing has shown that some samples of these chicken jerky treats were contaminated with Salmonella. The company is recalling all these products out of an abundance of caution.

Salmonella can potentially be transferred to people handling these pet treats, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products. Healthy people infected with Salmonella can have some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Apparently healthy animals can be a carrier and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
The company has received one report of Salmonellosis in a dog. There are no reports of human illness.

These products are being removed from retail stores. Consumers should immediately stop feeding these treats to their pets.

Amount recalled:

unknown

Distribution:

The products affected were sold at Target, PetSmart and other retailers nationwide.

Press Release: Yes