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                                  FORM 10-Q/A
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20509


(Mark One)
[X]    AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR
       15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
       For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1996.

                                       OR

[ ]    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
       SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
       For the transition period from .......... to ..........

       Commission file number 0-26568

                              USA Detergents, Inc.
                              --------------------
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

            Delaware                                      11-2935430
            --------                                      ----------
(State or other jurisdiction of               (IRS Employer Identification No.)
 incorporation or organization)

          1735 Jersey Avenue, North Brunswick, New Jersey     08902
          -----------------------------------------------------------
              (Address of principal executive offices)     (Zip code)

                                 (732) 828-1800
                                 --------------
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


                           --------------------------
              (Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
                         if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements
for the past 90 days. Yes [X]  No [ ]

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

    Class of Stock         No. of Shares Outstanding            Date
    --------------         -------------------------            ----
        Common                     13,392,372                May 3, 1996

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This report on Form 10-Q/A is being filed to amend and restate Items 1 and 2 of
Part I and Items 3 and 6(a) of Part II of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q
filed May 15, 1996 (the "Filed Report"). Certain items contained in this Report
on Form 10-Q/A are being presented as of a more recent date to reflect changes
which occurred in the Company's business operations since the filing of the
Filed Report.

The Company's quarterly and annual operating results are affected by a wide
variety of other factors that could materially and adversely affect actual
results, including competition from other suppliers of laundry and household
cleaning products; changes in consumer preferences and spending habits; the
inability to successfully manage growth; seasonality; the ability to introduce
and the timing of the introduction of new products; the inability to obtain
adequate supplies or materials at acceptable prices; the inability to reduce
expenses to a level commensurate with revenues; and the inability to negotiate
acceptable credit terms with current or prospective lenders. As a result of
these and other factors, the Company may experience material fluctuations in
future operating results on a quarterly or annual basis, which could materially
and adversely affect its business, financial condition, operating results, and
stock price. Furthermore, this document and other documents filed by the
Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") contain certain
forward looking statements with respect to the business of the Company,
including prospective financing arrangements. These forward-looking statements
are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including those mentioned
above, which may cause actual results to differ significantly from these
forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of
the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the
results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements which may be made
to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the
occurrence of unanticipated events. An investment in the Company involves
various risks, including those mentioned above and those which are detailed
from time to time in the Company's SEC filings.

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
-----------------------------

                              USA DETERGENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                         BALANCE SHEETS
                                (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)

                                             ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       December 31,    March 31,
                                                                           1995          1996
                                                                                     (As restated
                                                                                      See note 3)
<S>                                                                      <C>            <C>     
Current assets:
     Cash                                                                $    61        $   313 
     Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful                                
           accounts of $276 and $386, respectively                        15,278         17,552
     Inventories                                                           8,448         14,278
     Prepaid expenses and other current assets                             2,989          4,549
     Deferred taxes                                                          630            201
                                                                         ----------------------
          Total current assets                                            27,406         36,893
Property and equipment - net                                              10,404         11,957
Restricted funds                                                             275            275
Other assets                                                                 255            320
Note receivable                                                            2,250          2,250
                                                                         ----------------------
Total assets                                                             $40,590        $51,695
                                                                         ======================
                                                                                       
                                                                                       
                              LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                                                                       
Current liabilities:                                                                   
     Revolving credit line                                               $ 6,983        $10,001
     EDA loan                                                                305          2,034
     Accounts payable                                                      4,830          8,729
     Accrued expenses                                                      3,942          6,122
     Current portion of capitalized lease obligations                         32           --
     Income tax payable                                                      182          1,082
                                                                         ----------------------
          Total current liabilities                                       16,274         27,968
                                                                                       
Long-term debt - net of current portion                                    1,806           --
Capital lease obligations - net of current portion                            24           --
Deferred rent payable                                                      1,204          1,285
Deferred taxes                                                               990            683
                                                                         ----------------------
          Total liabilities                                               20,298         29,936
                                                                         ----------------------
                                                                                       
Stockholders' equity:                                                                  
     Preferred stock-no par value; authorized 1,000,000                                
         shares, none issued                                                --             --
     Common stock-$.01 par value; authorized 30,000,000 shares, issued                 
         and outstanding 13,392,372 shares                                   134            134
     Additional paid-in capital                                           15,499         15,499
     Retained earnings                                                     4,659          6,126
                                                                         ----------------------
          Total stockholders' equity                                      20,292         21,759
                                                                         ----------------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity                               $40,590        $51,695
                                                                         ======================
</TABLE>
                                                                              
                         See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

                                               3
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                   USA DETERGENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                           STATEMENTS OF INCOME
          (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT NET INCOME PER SHARE INFORMATION)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            Three months
                                                           ended March 31,
                                                       ----------------------
                                                         1995         1996
                                                                 (As restated
                                                                  See note 3)

<S>                                                    <C>          <C>       
Net sales                                              $23,255      $33,445   
Cost of goods sold                                      16,990       23,086   
                                                       ----------------------
Gross profit                                             6,265       10,359   
Selling, general and administrative                      4,474        7,514   
                                                       ----------------------
Income from operations                                   1,791        2,845   
Interest expense - net                                     188          167   
                                                       ----------------------
Earnings before income taxes                             1,603        2,678   
Income tax provision                                        31        1,211   
                                                       ----------------------
Net income                                             $ 1,572      $ 1,467   
                                                       ======================
Net income per share                                                $   .11   
                                                                    =========
Weighted average shares outstanding                                  13,392   
                                                                    =========
Pro forma Income Statement Data:                                           
    Earnings before income taxes, as reported          $ 1,603
    Pro forma income tax provision                         634
                                                       -------
    Pro forma net income                               $   969
                                                       =======
    Pro forma net income per share                     $   .08
                                                       =======

    Weighted average shares used in the calculation
       of pro forma net income per share                11,915
                                                       =======

                See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

                                       4
</TABLE>
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                     USA DETERGENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         Three months
                                                                       ended March 31,
                                                                ---------------------------
                                                                    1995           1996
                                                                              (As restated
                                                                               See note 3)
<S>                                                                  <C>           <C>    
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
    Net income                                                       $ 1,572       $ 1,467
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
       cash used in operating activities:
    Depreciation and amortization                                        223           338
    Change in the provision for bad debts and sales allowances            65           110
    Increase in deferred rent                                             25            81
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
    Increase in accounts receivable                                   (3,012)       (2,384)
    (Increase)/decrease in inventories                                   565        (5,830)
    Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets               (243)       (1,560)
    (Increase)/decrease in other assets                                    7           (65)
    Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses                  1,477         6,047
    Decrease in taxes payable                                             28           900
    Decrease in deferred tax asset                                         -           429
    Decrease in deferred tax liability                                     -          (307)
                                                                ---------------------------
       Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities               707          (774)
                                                                ---------------------------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
    Purchase of property and equipment                                  (281)       (1,891)
                                                                ---------------------------
       Net cash used in investing activities                            (281)       (1,891)
                                                                ---------------------------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
    S corporation distributions                                         (604)            -
    Repayments of long-term debt                                         (90)          (77)
    Net proceeds/(repayments) on revolving credit line                   278         3,018
    Capitalized lease repayments                                          (9)          (24)
                                                                ---------------------------
       Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities              (425)        2,917
                                                                ---------------------------
Net increase in cash                                                       1           252
Cash at beginning of period                                               77            61
                                                                ---------------------------
Cash at March 31,                                                    $    78       $   313
                                                                ===========================
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
    Cash paid during the period for:
       Interest                                                      $   191       $   158
                                                                ===========================
       Income taxes                                                  $     3       $    89
                                                                ===========================
</TABLE>

                See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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                     USA DETERGENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                   FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1996


NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

         The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been
prepared by the Company pursuant to the Rules of the Securities and Exchange
Commission ("SEC") and in the opinion of management, include all adjustments,
(consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for the fair presentation
of financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Certain
information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been
condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules. The Company believes the
disclosures made are adequate to make such financial statements not misleading.
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to conform with
the presentation for the current year. The results for the interim periods
presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the
full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
Company's December 31, 1997 year ended Form 10-K filed March 31, 1998 and Form
10-K/A filed April 28, 1998 and the Company's December 31, 1996 year ended Form
10-K/A filed March 17, 1998 which includes restated financial information for
the year ended December 31, 1996.

                                       6
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NOTE 2 - DEBT

         The Company's debt structure as of March 31, 1998 and its current
relationships with its bank lender and the New Jersey Economic Development
Authority ("EDA") has changed substantially since the end of the period to
which this Quarterly Report on Form 10Q/A relates and, consequently,
information relating to the Company's debt structure and relationships with the
Company's bank lender and the EDA as of March 31, 1996 is not deemed to be
relevant to an evaluation of the Company. The following information summarizes
the Company's current debt structure and relationships with its bank lender and
the EDA as of March 31, 1998.

PNC Bank Debt

         On February 25, 1998, the Company and PNC Bank, National Association
("PNC") entered into an amended and restated Loan and Security Agreement (the
"PNC Agreement"). In conjunction with the PNC Agreement the Company made a
principal payment of $5 million and granted PNC a security interest in
substantially all of the assets of the Company. The balance of the principal
indebtedness, approximately $35 million, is due in January 1999 and bears
interest at rates which range from prime plus .25% to prime plus 2%. The actual
rate depends on the timing of the repayment of the indebtedness. Of the $5
million paid to PNC, $4 million was loaned to the Company by an entity ("101
Realty") owned by certain of the Company's principal stockholders at a rate of
9.5% per annum, and is due in July 1999. These stockholders also personally
guaranteed the repayment of up to an additional $5 million of the indebtedness
owed to PNC. At December 31, 1997, $1,000,000 of the PNC debt was classified as
current reflecting the difference between the amount repaid to PNC and the
amount loaned to the Company by certain of its principal stockholders.

         In connection with the transaction, PNC received a warrant to purchase
between approximately 140,000 and 700,000 shares of the Company's common stock,
depending on the repayment date of the remaining indebtedness (140,000 shares
if paid in full by September 30, 1998). In conjunction with the issuance of
this warrant, the Company recognized in the first quarter of 1998, a deferred
charge of $415,000. This charge will be deferred and amortized over the period
ending January 4, 1999. The Company engaged the services of an independent
specialty investment banking firm to calculate and establish the valuation of
this warrant.

         In connection with the $4 million loan and $5 million guarantee
referred to above, 101 Realty received a warrant to purchase between
approximately 99,000 and 194,000 shares of the Company's common stock depending
on whether the $5 million which is the subject of the guarantee is required to
be paid. In conjunction with the issuance of these warrants, the Company
recognized, in the first quarter of 1998, a deferred charge of $335,000. This
charge will be deferred and amortized over an 18 month period. The Company
engaged the services of an independent specialty investment banking firm to
calculate and establish the valuation of these warrants.

                                       7
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         The PNC Agreement requires the Company to, among other things,
maintain a ratio of current assets to current liabilities (as defined) in
excess of 1.1, commencing January 31, 1998, and prohibits the payment of
dividends and the incurrence of new debt.

         For the year ended December 31, 1997, the Company has experienced
significant operating losses relating to, among other things, its geographic
expansion of its manufacturing and distribution facilities. In addition, the
Company has also experienced difficulty in meeting its liquidity needs. The
Company requires the availability of sufficient cash flow and borrowing
capacity to finance its operations, meet its debt service obligations and fund
future capital expenditure requirements. The Company's operating plan for 1998
includes continuing its cost reduction programs. Such programs include
reduction in temporary labor, production rationalization, increased use of high
speed fillers and cartoners and improved production planning and control.
Management believes that the corrective actions taken in the latter part of
1997 and the ongoing cost reduction programs currently in place, will have a
positive impact on operating results for 1998. Additionally, management is
optimistic about its ability to replace the PNC Facility with a permanent
financing facility which will more adequately support ongoing operations, debt
service and capital expenditure requirements. There can be no assurance that
the Company will be successful in these efforts.

EDA Loan

         The Company also has a loan facility of $2.75 million from the New
Jersey Economic Development Authority (the "EDA Loan"). As of December 31,
1997, the Company had used approximately $2.5 million of the EDA Loan for
purchases of machinery and equipment and improvements to the Company's North
Brunswick manufacturing facility. The remaining funds are restricted for the
duration of the EDA Loan. The EDA Loan is payable in monthly installments of
approximately $26,000 through November 1, 2002. Interest on the EDA Loan is
payable at a variable rate (4.15% at December 31, 1997). As a result of several
factors, including those relating to the Company's historical financial
performance, amounts owed under the EDA Loan, at the option of the issuing
lender thereunder, may be declared immediately due and payable. The Company has
requested a waiver from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority with
respect to existing violations under the EDA Loan. There can be no assurances
that the Company will be successful in obtaining such waiver. To date, the
Company is current with respect to scheduled principle and interest payments.
The entire obligation has been classified as current in the December 31, 1997
balance sheet.

                                       8
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NOTE 3 - RESTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION

         The Company has restated its financial statements for the year ended
December 31, 1996, each of the four quarters of 1996 and the quarter ended
March 31, 1997, as a result of errors and irregularities discovered for those
periods subsequent to the issuance of such financial statements. The financial
statements for the year ended December 31, 1996 require restatement principally
with respect to: (1) unrecorded vendor invoices and vendor rebates resulting in
an understatement of cost of goods sold; (2) shipping cut-offs resulting in an
overstatement of sales; (3) inappropriately capitalized labor resulting in an
understatement of selling, general and administrative expenses; and (4)
unamortized slotting costs resulting in an understatement of selling expenses.
The quarter ended March 31, 1996 has been restated principally for these items
and the write-off of certain costs previously written-off in the fourth quarter
of 1996.

         The impact of the restatements on the Company's balance sheets and
statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 1996 are
summarized as follows:

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended
                                       March 31, 1996      March 31, 1996
                                       --------------      --------------
                                       (As Originally      (As Restated)
                                          Reported)
                                     (in thousands, except per share data)
Statement of Operations
-----------------------
<S>                                        <C>               <C>    
Net sales                                  $34,067           $33,445
Gross profit                                11,542            10,359
Selling, general and
   administrative                            7,952             7,514
Operating income                             3,590             2,845
Net income                                   2,088             1,467
Net income per share                       $   .16           $   .11
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 March 31, 1996
                                                 --------------
                                       (As Originally     (As Restated)
                                          Reported)
                                                (in thousands)
Balance Sheet
-------------
<S>                                        <C>               <C>    
Current assets                             $37,658           $36,893
Total assets                                52,600            51,695
Current liabilities                         26,150            27,968
Total liabilities                           30,220            29,936
Stockholders' equity                        22,380            21,759
</TABLE>

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
        RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


         The Company has restated its financial statements for the year ended
December 31, 1996, each of the four quarters of 1996 and the quarter ended
March 31, 1997, as a result of errors and irregularities discovered for those
periods subsequent to the issuance of such financial statements. The financial
statements for the year ended December 31, 1996 require restatement principally
with respect to: (1) unrecorded vendor invoices and vendor rebates resulting in
an understatement of cost of goods sold; (2) shipping cut-offs resulting in an
overstatement of sales; (3) inappropriately capitalized labor resulting in an
understatement of selling, general and administrative expenses; and (4)
unamortized slotting costs resulting in an understatement of selling expenses.
The quarter ended March 31, 1996 has been restated principally for these items
and the write-off of certain costs previously written-off in the fourth quarter
of 1996.

         The impact of the restatements on the Company's balance sheets and
statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 1996 are
summarized as follows:

                                      11
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      Three Months Ended    Three Months Ended
                                        March 31, 1996        March 31, 1996
                                        --------------        --------------
                                        (As Originally         (As Restated)
                                            Reported)
                                       (in thousands, except per share data)
Statement of Operations
-----------------------
<S>                                        <C>                   <C>    
Net sales                                  $34,067               $33,445
Gross profit                                11,542                10,359
Selling, general and                                           
   administrative                            7,952                 7,514
Operating income                             3,590                 2,845
Net income                                   2,088                 1,467
Net income per share                       $   .16               $   .11
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    March 31, 1996
                                                    --------------
                                        (As Originally         (As Restated)
                                            Reported)
                                                    (in thousands)
Balance Sheet
-------------
<S>                                        <C>                   <C>    
Current assets                             $37,658               $36,893
Total assets                                52,600                51,695
Current liabilities                         26,150                27,968
Total liabilities                           30,220                29,936
Stockholders' equity                        22,380                21,759
</TABLE>

All comparisons to the three months ended March 31, 1996 are based on amounts
as restated.

                                      12
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THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1996 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1995

         Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 1996 increased 43.8% to
$33.4 million from $23.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 1995. The
increase is primarily the result of an increase in unit sales of laundry
products.

         Gross profit increased 65.3% to $10.4 million in the three months
ended March 31, 1996 from $6.3 million for the comparable period in 1995. Gross
profit increased as a percentage of net sales to 31.0% in the three months
ended March 31, 1996 from 26.9% for the comparable period in 1995. The increase
as a percentage of net sales was primarily attributable to a decrease in
materials costs of 7.3% of net sales. The increase in gross profit as a
percentage of net sales was partially offset by increases in overhead and labor
costs of 2.3% and .9% of net sales, respectively.

         Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 67.9% to $7.5
million in the three months ended March 31, 1996 from $4.5 million for the
comparable period in 1995. As a percentage of net sales, these expenses
increased to 22.5% in the three months ended March 31, 1996 from 19.2% for the
comparable period in 1995. The increase as a percentage of net sales was
primarily due to increases of 1.2% in marketing funds, (co-op advertising,
promotional allowances and slotting amortization), .5% in freight to customers,
 .4% in commissions, .5% in administrative personnel, .3% in travel and
entertainment and .3% in bonuses.

         Interest expense-net decreased to $167,000 in the three months ended
March 31, 1996 from $188,000 for the comparable period in 1995, primarily as a
result of lower average outstanding borrowings.

         Earnings before income taxes increased 67.1% to $2.7 million in the
three months ended March 31, 1996 from $1.6 million for the comparable period
in 1995.

         The income tax provision for the restated three months ended March 31,
1996 is based on an actual tax computation for the period. The difference in
the effective rates between the pro forma provision in 1995 and the actual
provision in 1996 relates principally to the adjustment of certain net deferred
tax liabilities required in the Company's restated 1996 financial statements.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

         The description of the Company's liquidity and capital resources has
changed substantially since the end of the period to which this Quarterly
Report on Form 10Q/A relates and, consequently, a discussion of such items as
of March 31, 1996 is not deemed to be relevant to an evaluation of the Company.

                                      13
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The Company's current relationship with PNC Bank, National Association ("PNC")
and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (the "EDA") is as follows:

PNC Bank Debt

         On February 25, 1998, the Company and PNC entered into an amended and
restated Loan and Security Agreement (the "PNC Agreement"). In conjunction with
the PNC Agreement the Company made a principal payment of $5 million and
granted PNC a security interest in substantially all of the assets of the
Company. The balance of the principal indebtedness, approximately $35 million,
is due in January 1999 and bears interest at rates which range from prime plus
 .25% to prime plus 2%. The actual rate depends on the timing of the repayment
of the indebtedness. Of the $5 million paid to PNC, $4 million was loaned to
the Company by an entity ("101 Realty") owned by certain of the Company's
principal stockholders at a rate of 9.5% per annum, and is due in July 1999.
These stockholders also personally guaranteed the repayment of up to an
additional $5 million of the indebtedness owed to PNC. At December 31, 1997,
$1,000,000 of the PNC debt was classified as current reflecting the difference
between the amount repaid to PNC and the amount loaned to the Company by
certain of its principal stockholders.

         In connection with the transaction, PNC received a warrant to purchase
between approximately 140,000 and 700,000 shares of the Company's common stock,
depending on the repayment date of the remaining indebtedness (140,000 shares
if paid in full by September 30, 1998). In conjunction with the issuance of
this warrant, the Company recognized in the first quarter of 1998, a deferred
charge of $415,000. This charge will be deferred and amortized over the period
ending January 4, 1999. The Company engaged the services of an independent
specialty investment banking firm to calculate and establish the valuation of
this warrant.

         In connection with the $4 million and $5 million guarantee referred to
above, 101 Realty received a warrant to purchase between approximately 99,000
and 194,000 shares of the Company's common stock depending on whether the $5
million which is the subject of the guarantee is required to be paid. In
conjunction with the issuance of these warrants, the Company recognized, in the
first quarter of 1998, a deferred charge of $335,000. This charge will be
deferred and amortized over an 18 month period. The Company engaged the
services of an independent specialty investment banking firm to calculate and
establish the valuation of these warrants.

                                      14
<PAGE>

         The PNC Agreement requires the Company to, among other things,
maintain a ratio of current assets to current liabilities (as defined) in
excess of 1.1, commencing January 31, 1998, and prohibits the payment of
dividends and the incurrence of new debt.

         For the year ended December 31, 1997, the Company has experienced
significant operating losses relating to, among other things, its geographic
expansion of its manufacturing and distribution facilities. In addition, the
Company has also experienced difficulty in meeting its liquidity needs. The
Company requires the availability of sufficient cash flow and borrowing
capacity to finance its operations, meet its debt service obligations and fund
future capital expenditure requirements. The Company's operating plan for 1998
includes continuing its cost reduction programs. Such programs include
reduction in temporary labor, production rationalization, increased use of high
speed fillers and cartoners and improved production planning and control.
Management believes that the corrective actions taken in the latter part of
1997 and the ongoing cost reduction programs currently in place, will have a
positive impact on operating results for 1998. Additionally, management is
optimistic about its ability to replace the PNC Facility with a permanent
financing facility which will more adequately support ongoing operations, debt
service and capital expenditure requirements. There can be no assurance that
the Company will be successful in these efforts.

EDA Loan

         The Company also has a loan facility of $2.75 million from the New
Jersey Economic Development Authority (the "EDA Loan"). As of December 31,
1997, the Company had used approximately $2.5 million of the EDA Loan for
purchases of machinery and equipment and improvements to the Company's North
Brunswick manufacturing facility. The remaining funds are restricted for the
duration of the EDA Loan. The EDA Loan is payable in monthly installments of
approximately $26,000 through November 1, 2002. Interest on the EDA Loan is
payable at a variable rate (4.15% at December 31, 1997). As a result of several
factors, including those relating to the Company's historical financial
performance, amounts owed under the EDA Loan, at the option of the issuing
lender thereunder, may be declared immediately due and payable. The Company has
requested a waiver from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority with
respect to existing violations under the EDA Loan. There can be no assurances
that the Company will be successful in obtaining such waiver. To date, the
Company is current with respect to scheduled principle and interest payments.
The entire obligation has been classified as current in the December 31, 1997
balance sheet.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Reference is made to the discussion contained in Item 2 - - "EDA Loan" of this
Report on Form 10-Q/A for a description of the Company's defaults upon senior
securities.

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

         (a)  EXHIBITS

              27   Financial Data Schedule

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                                   SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

                                                USA DETERGENTS, INC.


July 10, 1998                               By: /s/ Uri Evan
                                               --------------------------
                                               Uri Evan
                                               Chairman of the Board and
                                               Chief Executive Officer


July 10, 1998                                  /s/   Richard D. Coslow
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                                               Richard D. Coslow
                                               SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
                                               Chief Financial Officer


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