March 31, 2007 11:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Eight In One Announces Nationwide Recall of All Lots of Dingo{r)
CHICK'N JERKY Treats for Dogs, Cats and Ferrets

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eight In One, Inc., a division of United
Pet Group, Inc., is voluntarily recalling nationally all lots of
Dingo(r) CHICK'N JERKY treats due to Company concerns that the jerky
treats have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, which
can cause serious infections in dogs and cats, and, if there is cross
contamination, in people, especially children, the aged, and people
with compromised immune systems. The Food and Drug Administration is
aware of this recall.

The products affected were sold at Target, PetSmart and other
retailers. The products subject to this voluntary recall are Dingo
CHICK'N JERKY 3.5 oz. and 8 oz. for dogs and Dingo Kitty CHICKEN JERKY
1.5 oz. for cats and Dingo Ferret CHICKEN JERKY 1.5 oz for ferrets.

Laboratory testing has shown that some samples of these chicken jerky
treats were contaminated with Salmonella. The company is recalling all
these products out of an abundance of caution.

Salmonella can potentially be transferred to people handling these pet
treats, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after
having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these
products. Healthy people infected with Salmonella can have some or all
of 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..

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. Apparently well animals
can be a carrier and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has
consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact
your veterinarian.

The company has received one report of Salmonellosis in a dog. There
are no reports of human illness.

These products are being removed from retail stores. Consumers should
immediately stop feeding these treats to their pets.

Consumers who purchased any of the above-identified CHICK'N JERKY
TREATS should discontinue use of the products and should discard the
unused portion. Consumer can obtain information on receiving refunds
by contacting the Eight In One consumer affairs department at
1-888-232-9889.

Retailer and other inquiries into this recall should also be directed
to the Eight In One consumer affairs department at 1-800-645-5154 x 3.

Contacts
For Eight In One, Inc.
Jamie Tully
Victoria Hofstad
Matt Benson
212-687-8080, ext. 293

[Posted in FML 5564]