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Pets & Animals/Pet Food

United Pet Group Inc: Various Pet Bird Foods and Supplements Recalled for Potential Salmonella

Agency Publication Date: May 17, 2013
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Summary

United Pet Group Inc is recalling 15,870 units of various pet bird foods and nutritional supplements because the parsley used in these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall includes Ultra Blend Gourmet for Parakeets and three varieties of eCotrition Grains & Greens supplements for parakeets, canaries, finches, and cockatiels. These products were sold in bag sizes ranging from 6.5 oz to 80 oz (5 lbs) and were distributed across 17 U.S. states and Canada. Consumers who have purchased these bird products should immediately stop using them and return the items to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The parsley used as an ingredient in these bird foods may be contaminated with Salmonella, which poses a serious health risk to both the pets consuming the food and the humans who handle the contaminated product. Salmonella can cause fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps in people, while pets may experience decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your bird food packaging for the following product names: Ultra Blend Gourmet Food for Parakeets, or eCotrition Grains & Greens Nutritional Supplements for Parakeets, Canaries/Finches, or Cockatiels.
  2. Verify the UPC and Use By dates: for Ultra Blend Gourmet (80 oz), look for UPC 0 26851 00904 and Use By dates 07/20/15 or 10/20/15; for Parakeet Grains & Greens (8 oz), look for UPC 0 26851 00505 and Use By dates 10/23/15 or 11/14/15.
  3. For Canary & Finch Grains & Greens (8 oz), check for UPC 0 26851 00546 and Use By date 10/16/15; for Cockatiel Grains & Greens (6.5 oz), check for UPC 0 26851 00512 and Use By date 12/05/15.
  4. If your product matches these identifiers, stop using it immediately and wash your hands thoroughly after handling the product or its packaging.
  5. Return the affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact United Pet Group at (800) 645-5154 for further instructions.
  6. For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator for your state or call the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund

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

Affected Products

Product: Ultra Blend Gourmet, Food for Parakeets (80 oz)
Model:
A904/056-0904-01
UPC Codes:
026851009040
Date Ranges: 07/20/15, 10/20/15
Product: eCotrition Grains & Greens, Nutritional Supplement for Parakeets (8 oz)
Model:
A505/11-20700
UPC Codes:
026851005057
Date Ranges: 10/23/15, 11/14/15
Product: eCotrition Grains & Greens, Nutritional Supplement for Canaries and Finches (8 oz)
Model:
C546/11-20712
UPC Codes:
026851005460
Date Ranges: 10/16/15
Product: eCotrition Grains & Greens, Nutritional Supplement for Cockatiels (6.5 oz)
Model:
B512/11-20711
UPC Codes:
026851005125
Date Ranges: 12/05/15

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 64476
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: United Pet Group Inc
Sold By: Eight In One Pet Products
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 4 products (6,630/80 oz bags; 8,880/8 oz bags; 264/8 oz bags; 96/6.5 oz bags)
Distributed To: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Washington, Wisconsin

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