Dingo Chip Twists “Chicken in the Middle” Class III recall (not publicized) recall of a dog treat – “product may be contaminated with Amantadine, an antiviral human drug not approved for use in animal food.”
This recall was found on the FDA website Enforcement Report but not found as a press release (anywhere). The FDA told me “The FDA’s Regulatory Procedures Manual does not require that a company notify the FDA or issue a press release for Class II or III recalls, although we encourage companies to do so. Class II is a situation in which the use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. Class III is a situation in which the use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.”
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.
Code Info: 6-pack: Best by Date 5/16/2017 16-pack: Best by Date 12/27/2015 & 5/16/2017
Reason for Recall: Product may be contaminated with Amantadine, an antiviral human drug not approved for use in animal food.
Recall Initiation Date: 7/17/2015
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.
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Sage
September 30, 2015 at 3:01 pm
Another toxic Chinese “treat” product to add to the long and growing list!
Regina
September 30, 2015 at 3:15 pm
Why are people even still buying treats (or anything for our pets) that are made in China???
What is it going to take???
I just can’t understand people who will buy something so cheap, and avoid the more expensive stuff, which is safer and healthier. I fear that this is one of those situations where until something drastic happens to them, folks are perfectly fine giving their pets crap.
I won’t even buy cat toys made in China. There’s plenty of things I can find to keep then amused and active.
Sage
September 30, 2015 at 5:08 pm
I agree with Regina (and Susan) about Made in China treats and I’m not sure the country of origin is even disclosed on some packages. I suspect many people who read pet food labels don’t think to read the labels on treat bags. They can be loaded with inappropriate and often questionable and toxic ingredients.
I’ve never bought treats for the many dogs and cats in my life. My first terrier used to play with and chew on whole carrots! She also loved to chew on and eat bite sized pieces of apple and of course virtually all dogs (and some cats) love peanut butter. I occasionally bake healthy dog biscuits but commercial treats, due to their dubious ingredients and origins, have never been on my shopping list.
Most dogs are very happy to have a bite of (human) hamburger, chicken or other meat or a bit of peanut butter as a ‘treat.’ Even a crunchy cracker is a safer bet than what is in the majority of commercially made treats.
Ruth
July 20, 2016 at 9:22 pm
I wonder if there is something in these lousy Chinese treats that causes cancer? Our precious Rottweiler, Maggie, loved the Dingo Twist Sticks with chicken in the middle. I didn’t think they were cheap, since they were $10 per bag, but I hate myself for being so STUPID to give her something made in China. Maggie started eating these treat about 1.5 to 2 years ago. In March of this year (2016), we could see a change in her, but just thought it was because she was close to 10 years old, plus she was the Queen of the house and slightly SPOILED to say the least. In April she had a couple of bouts of blackish brown diarrhea and then would go for days when she would only have a tiny bowel movement. She also had some incidents of vomiting and a couple of incidents where she got so weak she could barely walk. Each time something happened, it was at night or on a Sunday, and when we took her to our vet the next morning, she always seemed to feel better. On May 5 our vet suggested a sonogram, which revealed that she had cancer of the liver, pancreas, and spleen. Sadly to say, we had to make the gut wrenching decision just 12 days after the sonogram to euthanize her when the cancer made her so weak she could not get up and she refused to eat. Animal lovers – let’s all resolve to NEVER FEED OUR BELOVED PETS ANYTHING THAT IS MADE IN CHINA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!