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The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has issued a recall on certain packages of Dingo brand Chip Twists “Chicken in the Middle” dog chew treats manufactured by United Pet Group of Cincinnati, Ohio, due to possible contamination with Amantadine, an antiviral human drug not approved for use in animal food.
The recall includes 6-pack, 3.9 ounce bags with UPC code 615650300600 and a Best by Date 5/16/2017 AND 16-pack, 9.59 ounce bags with UPC code 615650990429 and Best by Dates 12/27/2015 & 5/16/2017.
Affected product was distributed to CA, IA, IL, MN, NY, OH, OK, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WI.
Because this is a Class III recall, the manufacturer may choose whether or not to issue an official press release as use of the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences, according to the FDA.
Product Detail
| Product Description | Dingo chip Twists “Chicken in the Middle” packed 6 per bag Net Wt. 3.9 oz. (UPC 615650300600) and 16 per bag Net Wt. 9.59 oz. (UPC 615650990429) for dogs. The responsible name on the label is United Pet Group, Inc. Cincinnati, OH. Product is made in China. |
|---|---|
| Recall Number | V-261-2015 |
| Classification | Class III |
| Code Info | 6-pack: Best by Date 5/16/2017 16-pack: Best by Date 12/27/2015 & 5/16/2017 |
| Product Distributed Qty | 37,824 bags |
| Reason For Recall | Product may be contaminated with Amantadine, an antiviral human drug not approved for use in animal food. |
Event Detail
| Event Id | 71703 |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Veterinary |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recalling Firm | United Pet Group Div Of Spectrum Brans Inc |
| City | Blacksburg |
| State | VA |
| Country | US |
| Voluntary / Mandated | Voluntary: Firm Initiated |
| Recall Initiation Date | 2015-07-17 |
| Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public | |
| Distribution Pattern | Product was distributed to CA, IA, IL, MN, NY, OH, OK, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WI. There was no foreign, military, or government distribution. |
Kate Glenn
Oct 7, 2015 at 10:53 am
Thank for your posting the recall! I’m confused because I can’t find this information on the FDA site. I don’t see this product listed as of October 1, 2015? Was there a retraction on the recall maybe? Or, am I missing it from your source? Thanks fda.gov/animalveterinary/safetyhealth/recallswithdrawals/
Brandy Arnold
Oct 7, 2015 at 12:01 pm
It was a class III recall, so the discretion is up to the manufacturer whether to make an official announcement. Apparently they chose not to. (GRR!)
Here is a link to the notice by the FDA: accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/enforcement/enforce_rpt-Product-Tabs.cfm?action=select&recall_number=V-261-2015&w=09232015&lang=eng
Marita Powell
Oct 1, 2015 at 11:45 am
Is the recall for only these shown or all Dingo products?
Brandy Arnold
Oct 1, 2015 at 2:04 pm
Only the product shown, in the sizes shown, with the date codes listed, are included in the recall.