Blue Ridge Beef has issued a recall of more than 2,400 pounds of pet food due to possible contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall on Friday, citing potential health risks to both pets and humans.
The recall includes 1,380 pounds of Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix with lot number N25 1230, and 1,080 pounds of Blue Ridge Beef Kitten Mix with lot number N26 0114. These products were sold in clear, 2-pound plastic bags and distributed in retail stores between January 3 and January 24, 2025. The lot numbers are stamped into the clips at the end of the bags.
The FDA alert states the issue was first raised by a customer who reported an animal illness. As a result, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets collected samples on March 20. On April 1, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture confirmed the products tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria.
Exposure to either bacteria can cause serious illness. For humans, symptoms may include fever, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. In pets, symptoms can include lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, and a loss of appetite. Both people and animals are urged to seek medical attention if they show signs of illness after contact with the recalled product.
Customers who purchased the affected items should throw them away immediately, ensuring they are kept out of reach of children, pets, and wildlife. Alternatively, products may be returned to the original place of purchase.
The FDA also advises pet owners to wash their hands thoroughly after handling pet food and to clean all food bowls, scoops, and storage containers.
Foodborne illnesses and undeclared allergens have triggered multiple recalls this year. According to the FDA, common allergens in the U.S. include eggs, milk, fish, wheat, soybeans, shellfish, sesame, tree nuts, and peanuts.
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