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United Pet Group Div Of Spectrum Brans Inc: Dingo Chip Twists Recalled for Potential Amantadine Contamination

Agency Publication Date: September 17, 2015
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Summary

United Pet Group is recalling approximately 37,824 bags of Dingo chip Twists 'Chicken in the Middle' dog treats. These products may be contaminated with Amantadine, a human antiviral drug that is not approved for use in animal food. The affected treats were sold in 6-pack (3.9 oz) and 16-pack (9.59 oz) bags and were distributed to retailers in California, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Risk

The product may contain Amantadine, an antiviral medication intended for humans; the presence of unapproved drugs in pet food can pose health risks to animals and does not meet safety standards for animal consumption.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pet treat packaging for Dingo chip Twists 'Chicken in the Middle' in 6-pack (3.9 oz) bags with UPC 615650300600 or 16-pack (9.59 oz) bags with UPC 615650990429.
  2. Verify the 'Best By' dates on the back of the bag: 6-pack bags with a date of 5/16/2017, and 16-pack bags with dates of 12/27/2015 or 5/16/2017.
  3. If you have an affected product, stop feeding it to your dog immediately.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact United Pet Group for further instructions.
  5. For additional questions or to report a problem, contact the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Return for refund

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

Affected Products

Product: Dingo chip Twists "Chicken in the Middle" (3.9 oz, 6 per bag)
Model:
Recall #: V-261-2015
UPC Codes:
615650300600
Date Ranges: Best by Date 5/16/2017
Product: Dingo chip Twists "Chicken in the Middle" (9.59 oz, 16 per bag)
Model:
Recall #: V-261-2015
UPC Codes:
615650990429
Date Ranges: Best by Date 12/27/2015, Best by Date 5/16/2017

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 71703
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: United Pet Group Div Of Spectrum Brans Inc
Manufactured In: China, United States
Units Affected: 37,824 bags
Distributed To: California, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES ยท Raw API Response