On December 2, Blue Ridge Beef announced that 2-pound packages of its Puppy Mix product were being recalled due to Salmonella contamination.
The FDA noted the problem was discovered when a customer's litter of puppies became ill and reported the issue to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). On November 27, Blue Ridge Beef was notified by the FDA that these products tested positive for Salmonella.
Previous recall in 2023
On December 22, 2023, Blue Ridge Beef recalled lots of its Kitten Grind, Kitten Mix and Puppy Mix due to contamination of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.
On Dec. 15, 2023, the firm was notified by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services that one lot of each of the products were sampled and tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.
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. 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.
