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United Pet Group Voluntarily Recalls Multiple Brands of Rawhide Chew Products Due To Chemical Contamination

June 10, 2017 – United Pet Group Voluntary Recalls Multiple Brands of Rawhide Chew Products for Dogs Due to Possible Chemical Contamination. These rawhide dog chew products were distributed online and to retail stores in the US. The recall was initiated after United Pet Group found out that some of the rawhide chew manufacturing facilities in Mexico, Colombia and one supplier from Brazil were using the Quaternary ammonium compound mixture to aid in the process of the manufacture of the rawhide chews. Quaternary ammonium compound is an anti-microbial chemical which is approved in the US for cleaning the food processing[…]Read More…

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Dingo Chip Twists Dog Treats Recalled Due To Potential Amantadine Contamination

The recall of Dingo Chip Twists “Chicken in the Middle” dog treats has been announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration due to the potential to be contaminated with Amantadine. Amantadine is an antiviral human drug that has not been approved for use in animal food. [View All Recalls In Reverse Chronological Order] Company: United Pet Group, Inc. Cincinnati, OH. NOTE:  Since there is no press release about this recall to date, we are unable to provide the actual photo of the recalled product. However, the product looks similar to the ones shown above. You would have to match the[…]Read More…