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Related: About this forumUnited Pet Group Expands Voluntary Recall of Multiple Brands of Rawhide Chew Products for Dogs
United Pet Group, a division of Spectrum Brands, Inc. is voluntarily expanding its recall of multiple brands of packages of rawhide dog chew products to include our retail partners private label brands. The recall involves the brands and products described below.
United Pet Group previously initiated a voluntary recall of its branded products on 6/10/17 which included the following brands: American Beefhide, Digest-eeze, and Healthy Hide (including Healthy Hide Good -n- Fun and Healthy Hide Good -n- Fit).
The recall was initiated after United Pet Group identified that certain of its rawhide chew manufacturing facilities located in Mexico and Colombia, as well as one of its suppliers in Brazil, were using a quaternary ammonium compound mixture as a processing aid in the manufacturing of rawhide chews. The compound is an anti-microbial chemical that is approved for cleaning food processing equipment, but it has not been approved in the U.S. as a processing aid in the production of rawhide chews for dogs.
United Pet Group received very limited reports of pet illness based on the volume of possibly affected rawhide chew products manufactured and distributed. The primary complaint received from consumers was that the affected product had an unpleasant odor. Diarrhea and vomiting were also reported.
Exposure to quaternary ammonium compounds through direct ingestion may cause the following symptoms in dogs: reduced appetite and gastric irritation, including diarrhea and vomiting. These symptoms may require treatment by a veterinarian depending on severity.
The affected product was distributed nationwide from United Pet Groups Edwardsville, Illinois distribution facility and was delivered to consumers through various retail establishments, including online outlets. All of the dog chew products included in the voluntary recall identify an expiration date ranging from 06/01/2019 through 5/31/2020 located on the back of the package with the exception of the Enzadent and Dentahex products which are listed by UPC codes below and specific expiration dates outlined below.
The private label products subject to the recall are described below
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm563544.htm
tazkcmo
(7,300 posts)Bayard
(22,073 posts)procon
(15,805 posts)There are always stories in the news about some toxic pet food from China, and even expensive organic treat that had something go terribly wrong and pets died. Its just not worth the risk.
I do get her big beef knuckle, leg or shank bone filled with marrow for recreation. These are available at your local butcher shop or the supermarket meat counter and usually labeled as soup or marrow bones. Store in the freezer, thaw and serve uncooked, never give cooked leftovers, my vet warns they become brittle and can sprinter.
shenmue
(38,506 posts)Stonepounder
(4,033 posts)We have found that if you buy boneless-skinless chicken breasts when they are on sale (we've seen them as low as $1.69/lb). Slice them and put the strips into a dehydrator you end up with a wonderful chew. Also, sweet potato slices, dehydrated, also rank high on the list of special treats.