FDA up to date this recall on 1/4/24 to incorporate further states in distribution of this pet meals. Below is the up to date recall discover.
STATESVILLE, NC – January 3, 2024 – Blue Ridge Beef is increasing their recall to incorporate further lot numbers. This recall contains all lot numbers and utilized by dates between N24 1114 to N24 1224 of their 2 lb log of Kitten Grind UPC 8 54298 00101 6; 2lb log of Kitten Mix UPC 8 54298 00143 6 and their 2lb log of Puppy Mix UPC 8 54298 00169 6 resulting from contamination of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can have an effect on animals consuming the merchandise and there may be threat to people from dealing with contaminated pet merchandise, particularly in the event that they haven’t completely washed their palms after having contact with the merchandise or any surfaces uncovered to those merchandise.
Healthy individuals contaminated with Salmonella ought to monitor themselves for some or the entire following signs: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, stomach cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can lead to extra severe illnesses, together with arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle ache, eye irritation, and urinary tract signs. Consumers exhibiting these indicators after having contact with this product ought to contact their healthcare suppliers.
Pets with Salmonella and Listeria infections could also be torpid and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets can have solely decreased urge for food, fever, and stomach ache. Infected however in any other case wholesome pets may be carriers and infect different animals or people. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these signs, please contact your veterinarian.
On 12/15/2023 the agency was notified by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services that one lot of every of the merchandise have been sampled and examined optimistic for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. However, out of an abundance of warning the agency is recalling all tons with the utilized by dates between N24 1114 to N24 1224.No sicknesses have been reported thus far.The merchandise have been distributed between 11/14/2023 – 12/20/2023. These merchandise have been packaged in clear plastic and bought primarily in retail shops positioned within the states of: CT, FL, IA, IL, MA, MD, MI, NC, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TN, VA & WI. Image of the merchandise are beneath.
Products affected are:
Product | Size | UPC | All Lot #/Use By Dates Between |
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Kitten Grind | 2lbs | 8 54298 00101 6 | N24 1114 to N24 1224 |
Kitten Mix | 2lbs | 8 54298 00243 6 | N24 1114 to N24 1224 |
Puppy Mix | 2lbs | 8 54298 00169 6 | N24 1114 to N24 1224 |
The lot numbers and utilized by dates are positioned on the silver tabs on the finish of the tubes.
Consumers who’ve bought these merchandise are urged to contact Blue Ridge Beef at [email protected] for a full refund and destroy the meals in a method that youngsters, pets, and wildlife can’t access. Do not promote or donate the recalled merchandise. Do not feed the recalled product to pets or some other animals. Wash and sanitize pet meals bowls, cups, and storage containers. Always guarantee you wash and sanitize your palms after dealing with recalled meals or any utensils that are available in contact with recalled meals. Consumers with questions might contact Mr. Steven Lea at (704) 880-4500 Monday by way of Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST.
This recall is being made with the data of the Food and Drug Administration.