Exhibit 16.1 JAMES E. RAFTERY CPA PC 606 NORTH STAPLEY DRIVE MESA, AZ 85203 Phone: (480) 835-1040 Fax: (480) 835-8832 EXHIBIT 16.1 May 19, 2004 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20549 Commissioners: James E. Raftery CPA PC was previously principal accountant for Desert Health Products, Inc. (the "Company"). I have read the statements made by Desert Health Products, Inc. (copy attached), which I understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to Item 4 of Form 8-K, as part of the Company's Form 8-K/A report dated March 16, 2004. I agree with the statements concerning my Firm in such Form 8-K/A. Very truly yours, /s/ James E. Raftery CPA PC James E. Raftery, CPA PC