Voluntary recall is issued for puppy food

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Blue Ridge Beef has issued a voluntary recall of its puppy mix because of Salmonella contamination. The recall pertains to 2 lb bags of Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix stamped with lot numbers 08/06/N25 and 08/16/N25. The UPC for these lots is 854298001696.

According to the FDA, these products were distributed by Blue Ridge Beef between August 6, 2024, and August 23, 2024. They were primarily sold in retail stores in the following US states: Connecticut, New York, North Carolina, Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

The contamination was discovered after the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services received a report about a litter of puppies that had become ill. Samples of the recalled product later tested positive for Salmonella. The FDA notified Blue Ridge Beef of the test result on November 27, 2024.

Pet owners with animals that have consumed the recalled products and have symptoms of Salmonella infection should contact a veterinarian. Infection from eating contaminated products can cause lethargy, diarrhea, fever, and vomiting in pets. According to the FDA, some pets will only show decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain, and others carrying the infection will present as healthy while infecting other animals as well as humans.

There is also risk to humans from handling products contaminated with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products. Healthy humans infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for symptoms that may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. In rare cases, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments such as arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms, according to the FDA. Humans exhibiting these signs after having contact with the recalled product should contact their health care providers.

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. Recalled products should not be sold, donated or fed to any animals. Pet food bowls, cups, and storage containers that came into contact with the recalled product should be washed and sanitized.

Reference

Blue Ridge Beef issues voluntary recall Blue Beef Puppy Mix due to Salmonella contamination. FDA. December 2, 2024. Accessed December 4, 2024. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/blue-ridge-beef-issues-voluntary-recall-blue-ridge-beef-puppy-mix-due-salmonella-contamination?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery