Blue Ridge Beef is recalling thousands of pounds of pet food due to salmonella contamination, potentially endangering both animals and their owners.
At a Glance
- Blue Ridge Beef recalls 5,700 pounds of Natural Mix pet food due to salmonella contamination
- Affected products include 2-pound logs with lot number N25/12/31 and UPC 854298001054
- Contaminated food was sold in eight northeastern and southeastern states
- This recall follows a previous recall of 9,600 pounds of puppy food
- Consumers advised to discard or return contaminated products and sanitize affected surfaces
Pet Food Recall Details
Blue Ridge Beef has issued a recall for 5,700 pounds of its Natural Mix pet food after the North Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Food and Drug Protection Laboratory discovered salmonella contamination. The affected products are 2-pound logs of Natural Mix with lot number N25/12/31 and UPC number 854298001054. These contaminated products were distributed in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee, and Rhode Island.
This recall comes on the heels of a previous incident where the company had to recall 9,600 pounds of puppy food due to similar salmonella concerns. The FDA found salmonella in the puppy food products after receiving a report of sick puppies.
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Salmonella poses significant health risks to both animals and humans. The FDA has warned about the potential dangers associated with handling contaminated pet products. Symptoms in humans can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever.
“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,” the FDA release stated.
For pets, the symptoms may include lethargy, diarrhea, or decreased appetite. Infected animals can potentially spread the infection to other animals or humans, making proper handling and disposal of the contaminated products crucial.
Blue Ridge Beef strongly advises customers who have purchased the recalled products not to feed them to pets or any other animals. The company recommends returning or destroying the contaminated food. Additionally, consumers should thoroughly wash and sanitize any items that may have come into contact with the recalled products to prevent potential health hazards.
