ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center 1717 S. Philo Road Suite 36 Urbana, IL 61802 Date: March 26, 1999 To: Whom It May ConcernSubject: Febreze™ Fabric RefresherRecently there have been comments and discussions posted on the Internet suggesting that the use of Febreze™ Fabric Refresher in households is dangerous to animals. We have issued the following statement in order to help disseminate accurate information:"Veterinary toxicologists at the ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center are conducting an on- going investigation into claims that use of Febreze™ in the home caused the death of several pets. All information reviewed to date suggests that there is no evidence that Febreze™ represents any risk to pets when used according to label instructions. Presently, the center considers the product safe to use in households with pets. As with any cleaning product, the center recommends that birds be removed from the room until the product application has dried and the area has been ventilated. Please call 1-800- 345-4735 if you have any questions or have a pet that you suspect is experiencing problems or visit us at http://www.napcc.aspca.org."Please photocopy this letter or download our statement from our web site and pass the correct information on to other friends of animals.Sincerely,Steven R. Hansen, DVM, MS Diplomat American Board of Veterinary Toxicology Senior Vice President

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