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July 25, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — CINCINNATI, July 25, 2010 – The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE:PG), is voluntarily recalling two specific lots of its prescription renal dry cat food as a precautionary measure, as it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.

The following products are included:

Product Name	Lot Code	UPC Code
Iams Veterinary Formulas Feline Renal 5.5 lbs	01384174B4	0 19014 21405 1
Iams Veterinary Formulas Feline Renal 5.5 lbs	01384174B2	0 19014 21405 1

This product is available by prescription through veterinary clinics throughout the U.S.

No illnesses have been reported. A FDA analysis identified a positive result on the lot codes listed above. Lot codes can be found in the lower right corner on the back of the bag.

Consumers who have purchased dry cat food with these codes should discard it. People handling dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for 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.
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July 16, 2010

Feline’s Pride Expands Nationwide Recall of its Natural Chicken Formula Cat Food Due to Salmonella Contamination
Feline’s Pride is expanding its July 1, 2010 voluntary recall of Feline’s Pride Raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens, Natural Chicken Formula, Net Wt. 2.5 lbs. (1.13 kg., 40 oz.) produced on 6/10/10 to include the product produced on 6/21/10, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. People handling raw pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the raw pet food or any surfaces exposed to the product.

July 2, 2010

Recall — Firm Press Release
United Pet Group Voluntarily Expands Recall of Nutritional Supplements For Dogs to Include Additional Tablet and Powdered-Form Products for Dogs and Cats Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk�
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Consumers Contact:
(877) 399-5226
Media Contact:
Carey Phelps (770) 360-5292

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 2, 2010 – United Pet Group, Cincinnati, Ohio is voluntarily expanding its recent recall of its Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement tablets for Dogs to include additional pet nutritional supplement products for dogs and cats due to possible Salmonella contamination. The list of recalled products is provided below. The Food and Drug Administration is aware of this recall.

The recalled products are sold nationally at various retailers. The products include various United Pet Group Pro-Pet and Excel branded products for dogs and cats, and certain other private label brands of the same products. All of the affected products are in tablet and powdered form. These products are being removed from retail stores and consumers should immediately stop feeding these supplements to their pets. The affected products are those with expiration dates that include and are between “01/2013″ and “06/2013.” Products with expiration dates earlier than 01/2013 or later than 06/2013 are not included in this recall. The expiration date can be found imprinted vertically on the right side of the product label.
Laboratory testing has revealed that some lots of some of these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The company is recalling the additional products out of an abundance of caution.Doctors Foster and Smith Brewers Yeast Mega-Tabs with Garlic and Essential Fatty Acids 180 TabletsNature’s Miracle Pet Mess Easy Clean-up Net WT 12ozPetco Breath Tabs for Dogs Liver Flavor 50 TabletsPetco Breath Tabs for Dogs Liver Flavor 50 TabletsDDS Dental Breath Mints Breath Control 40 Tablets
DDS Dental Breath Tabs Breath Control 200 Tablets
Pro-Pet Brewers Yeast Daily Supplement 250 Chew Tablets
Excel Calcium Daily Supplement 125 Tasty Chew Tabs
Excel Calcium Daily Supplement 500 Tasty Chew tabs
PR Excel Brewers Yeast with Garlic Skin and Coat 150 Tasty Chew Tabs Excel Brewers Yeast with Garlic Skin and Coat Care 600 Tasty Chew Tabs
Excel Brewers Yeast with Garlic Skin and Coat Care 1000 Tasty Chew Tabs Excel Brewers Yeast with Garlic Skin and Coat Care Mega Tabs 216 Tasty Chew Tabs

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. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

People who handle these products can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with them or any surfaces exposed to these products. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for 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 the product should contact their healthcare providers.

Consumers who have purchased the affected products are urged to contact United Pet Group or the place of purchase for further direction. Consumers may contact United Pet Group at 1-877-399-5226, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm EST.

FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.

Label Sku
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TABLE OF RECALLED PRODUCTS UPC
Label Description
825141273447

18065056191 5619

800443076576

825141059485Doctors foster and Smith Dis-Taste Small Dog Tablets 250 Tablets

825141008629Doctors Foster and Smith Ext Strength Dis-Taste Tablets 180 Tablets

825141063680Doctors Foster and Smith Ext Strength Dis-Taste Tablets 500 Tablets

825141095629Doctors Foster and Smith Fresh Breath Tablets for Dogs 100 Tablets

825141291250Doctors Foster and Smith Cran Health Support Normal Urinary Tract Health 60 Tablets
Expiry
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

673110 bottle800443037065Petco Ear Powder For Dogs 1oz (28g) Box Label 1094181 box

72157 825141055043Doctors Foster and Smith Brewers Yeast Tablets for Dogs and Cats 750 Tablets

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm217999.htm Page 1 of 3United Pet Group Voluntarily Expands Recall of Nutritional Supplements … Products for Dogs and Cats Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk 7/4/10 9:11 PM
9305 9306 J707 J7110 J7113 J720 J724 J7311 J7315 J74016 K1723 K1775 K701 K746 K776/PR K777/1 K778 K785 N1701 N700TR N7301 N7309 N845TR P-78030 P-78031 P-78032 P-78033 P-78034 P-78035 P-78065 P-78066 P-82530 P-82531 P-82534 P-82562 P-82618 P-82619
825141003921Doctors Foster and Smith Ear Powder Net WT 1oz (28g) 825141005154Doctors Foster and Smith Ear Powder Net WT 4oz (113g)
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

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Excel 3 in 1 Ear Powder Ear Care Net WT 1oz(28g) Excel Glucosamine Joint Care 120 Tasty Chew Tabs

Excel Glucosamine with MSM Joint Care 120 Tasty Chew Tabs

Excel Deter Coprophagia Treatment Behavioral Aid 60 Tasty Chew Tabs Excel Deter Coprophagia Treatment Behavioral Aid 500 Tasty Chew Tabs

Excel Gas Preventative Digestive Aid Digestive Care 60 Tasty Chew Tabs Excel Calm-Quil Calming Tablets Behavior Aid 60 Tasty Chew Tabs

Pro-Pet Senior Daily Vitamin Supplement 100 Tasty Tablets Excel Pupply Multi Vitamin 100 Tasty Chew Tabs Time Release Excel Small Breed Multi Vitamin 45 Tasty Chew Tabs Excel Lutein Vision Maintenance Eye Care 60 Tasty Chew Tabs Excel Adult Multi Vitamin 60 Tasty Chew Tabs

Excel Advantage Adult Multi Vitamin 60 Tasty Chew Tabs Excel Advantage Puppy Multi Vitamin 60 Tasty Chew Tabs Excel Advantage Senior Multi Vitamin 60 Tasty Chew Tabs Excel Advantage Skin and Coat Essentials 60 Tasty Chew Tabs Excel Advantage Glucosamine Plus 60 Tasty Chew Tabs
Excel Advantage Glucosamine Advanced Strength 60 Tasty Chew Tabs
Excel Adult Multivitamin 120 Tasty Chew Tabs Excel Senior Multi Vitamin 120 Tasty Chew Tabs

Pro-Pet Glucosamine Joint Care 60 Chew Tablets

Pro-Pet Stool-Eating Preventative(Corprophagia Treatment) 60 Tasty Chew Tabs

Pro-Pet Anti-Stress Calming Tabs 60 Chew Tablets Pro-Pet Glucosamine Plus Joint Care 100 Chew Tablets Pro-Pet Breath Tabs 40 Tablets Pro-Pet Breath Mints 200 Tablets

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm217999.htm Page 2 of 3
United Pet Group Voluntarily Expands Recall of Nutritional Supplements … Products for Dogs and Cats Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk 7/4/10 9:11 PM

P-82654 P-82656 P-82658 P-83062 P-83065 P-N78012 P-N78013 P-N78014
26851826545 26851826569 26851826583 26851830627 26851830658 26851780120 26851780137 26851780144

Pro-Pet Gas Relief Digestive Aid 40 Chew Tablets

Pro-Pet Glucosamine Advanced Joint Powder Net WT 10oz(283g) Pro-Pet Daily Vitamin Supplement Powder Net WT 10oz (283g)
Pro-Pet Puppy and Small Breed Daily Vitamin Supplement 100 Chew Tablets

Pro-Pet Glucosamine Advanced Joint Care 60 Chew Tablets Excel Joint Ensure Moderate Care 60 Tasty Chew Tabs Excel Joint Ensure Advanced Care 60 Tasty Chew Tabs Excel Flare-Away Joint Tabs 60 Tasty Chew Tabs
EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13 EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

The current FDA list of ongoing Pet recalls
http://www.thepamperedpetsplace.com/FDArecall.htm

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July 1, 2010
Feline’s Pride Issues Nationwide Recall of its Natural Chicken Formula Cat Food Due to Salmonella Contamination
Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:16:00 -0500

Feline’s Pride is announcing a voluntary recall of Feline’s Pride Raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens, Natural Chicken Formula, Net Wt. 2.5 lbs. (1.13 kg., 40 oz.) produced on 6/10/10, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. People handling raw pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the raw pet food or any surfaces exposed to the product.

June 9, 2010

P&G Recalls Specific Canned Cat Foods Due to Low Levels of Thiamine (Vitamin B1)

CINCINNATI, June 9, 2010 – The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE:PG) is voluntarily recalling specific lots of its Iams canned cat food in North America as a precautionary measure. Diagnostic testing indicated that the product may contain insufficient levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1), which is essential for cats. Cats that were fed these canned products as their only food are at greater risk for developing signs of thiamine deficiency.

The following Iams canned cat foods are included:

Product Name	Date on Bottom of Can
Iams ProActive Health canned Cat and Kitten Food – all varieties of 3 oz & 5.5 oz cans	09/2011 to 06/2012

This recall is limited to only Iams canned cat food distributed in North America. No other Iams pet food is involved.

Early signs of thiamine deficiency may include loss of appetite, salivation, vomiting and weight loss. In advanced cases, signs may include ventroflexion (downward curving) of the neck, wobbly gait, falling, circling and seizures. Contact your veterinarian immediately if your cat is displaying any of these signs. If treated promptly, thiamine deficiency is typically reversible.

Consumers who have purchased canned cat food with these codes should discard it. For further information or a product refund call P&G toll-free at 877-340-8826 (Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST).

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Source: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm214996.htm

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