Blue Ridge Beef recalls 9,610lb of their 2lb “Puppy Mix” Natural Raw Dog Food on December 02 due to Salmonella contamination.
The contamination was discovered when a customer’s litter of puppies became sick and reported the issue to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), the Food And Drug Administration (FDA) reveals.
The FDA then proceeded to notify Blue Ridge Beef that the products tested positive for Salmonella on November 27.
The recalled products were distributed between August 6, 2024 to August 23, 2024. And they were packed in clear plastic and sold primarily in retail stores located in the following States: Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York State.
The recalled products are as follows:
And the product looks like this:
Consumers are encouraged by the FDA to return the recalled product to where they purchased it or to destroy the food in a way that no child or animal can access it.
Furthermore, the FDA is warning consumers not to feed, sell, or donate the recalled products to any animals.
Salmonella is dangerous and can affect both animals and humans. Animals who eat the contaminated food can be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting.
Meanwhile, humans who handle the contaminated food can also be at risk, especially if they do not thoroughly wash their hands after contact.
The FDA is urging consumers to wash and sanitize their pet food bowls, cups, storage containers, and utensils that came in contact with the recalled product.
Furthermore, always ensure that you wash and sanitize your hands thoroughly after handling the recalled products or any utensils.
For more information or questions regarding the recall, please contact blueridgebeefnc@yahoo.com or 704-873-2072.