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Blue Ridge Beef recalls 9,610 pounds of 2 pounds Natural raw dog food “Puppy mix” on December 2nd due to salmonella contamination.
The contamination was discovered when a customer’s litter of puppies became sick and they reported the problem to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reveal.
The FDA then notified Blue Ridge Beef on November 27 that the product had tested positive for Salmonella.
The recalled products were in circulation from August 6, 2024 to August 23, 2024. They were also packaged in clear plastic and sold at retail stores primarily in the following states: Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York.
The products to be recalled are as follows.
| product | size | U.P.C. | lot number |
| puppy mix | puppy mix | 854298001696 | 08/06/N25(lot) 08/16/N25(lot) |
And the product will look like this:
FDA encourages consumers to return recalled products to the place of purchase or dispose of the food in a way that is inaccessible to children and animals.
Additionally, the FDA warns consumers not to feed, sell, or donate recalled products to any animals.
Salmonella is dangerous and can affect both animals and humans. Animals that eat contaminated food may become lethargic and develop diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting.
On the other hand, humans who handle contaminated food may also be at risk, especially if they do not wash their hands thoroughly after contact.
The FDA is reminding consumers to wash and disinfect pet food bowls, cups, storage containers, and utensils that have come into contact with the recalled products.
Additionally, be sure to thoroughly wash and sanitize your hands after handling recalled products or equipment.
For more information or questions regarding the recall, please contact us below. [email protected] or 704-873-2072.
