Exhibit 16.1 ------------ September 15, 2003 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, Northwest Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: United Specialties, Inc. File Reference No. 000-22783 Dear SEC Representative: We have read the statements regarding the recent change of auditors that we understand United Specialties, Inc. will include under Item 4 of the Form 8-K report it will file. We agree with such statements made regarding our firm. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements made under Item 4. Very truly yours, /s/Sherb & Co., LLP Sherb & Co., LLP Independent Certified Public Accountants