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Blue Ridge Beef, a North Carolina-based pet food company, has issued a voluntary recall of its 2-pound frozen log packages of Puppy Mix due to Salmonella contamination. The recall affects products distributed between August 6 and August 23, 2024, in seven states including Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. The affected lot numbers are 08/06/N25 and 08/16/N25, with UPC 854298001696.
The contamination was discovered after a litter of puppies in Virginia fell ill and the issue was reported to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed the Salmonella contamination on November 27, 2024, according to Pet Age.
Pets infected with Salmonella may exhibit symptoms such as lethargy, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets may only show decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. The FDA advises consumers who have purchased the recalled product to return it to the place of purchase or destroy it in a way that prevents any human or animal from being contaminated.
This is not the first recall for Blue Ridge Beef. In December 2023, the company recalled lots of its Kitten Grind, Kitten Mix, and Puppy Mix due to Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination, Pet Food Industry reports.
Company Announcement
STATESVILLE, NC – December 2, 2024 – Blue Ridge Beef is recalling 9,60lb of their 2 lb log Puppy Mix Lot #08/06/N25 & 08/16/N25 UPC 854298001696 due to a contamination of Salmonella. (Lot numbers are stamped in the clips on the end of the chubs/bags)
Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
The problem was discovered when a customers litter of puppies became ill and reported the issue to VDACS
On 11/27/24 the firm was notified by the FDA that these products tested positive for Salmonella.
The products were distributed between Augus 6 2024 August 23 2024 2024. These products were packaged in clear plastic and sold primarily in retail stores located in the States of: [Virginia ,North Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts New York State] . Image of product below:
Products affected are:
Product
Size
UPC
Lot Numbers
Puppy Mix
2 lb
854298001696
08/06/N25 (lot)
08/16/N25 (lot)
Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to return to place of purchase or destroy the food in a way that children, pets, and wildlife cannot access. Do not sell or donate the recalled products. Do not feed the recalled product to pets or any other animals. Wash and sanitize pet food bowls, cups, and storage containers. Always ensure you wash and sanitize your hands after handling recalled food or any utensils that come in contact with recalled food. For more information contact blueridgebeefnc@yahoo.com or 704-873-2072
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.
Company Contact Information
Consumers:
704-873-2072