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Blue Ridge Beef is recalling sure uncooked pet meals merchandise due to Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. All lot numbers and utilized by dates between N24 1124 to N24 1224 of the model’s 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) have been voluntarily recalled with data of the FDA.
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Blue Ridge Beef was notified by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services on December 15, 2023, that one lot of every of the sampled uncooked meat merchandise examined constructive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. Out of an abundance of warning, the corporate is recalling all heaps with the utilized by dates between N24 1124 to N24 1224, in line with the FDA. The lot numbers and utilized by dates are positioned on the silver tabs on the finish of the tubes.
Distributed between November 14, 2023, and December 20, 2023, the recalled merchandise have been packaged in clear plastic and offered primarily in retail shops positioned in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. To date, no sicknesses have been reported.
Pets consuming the contaminated merchandise could be contaminated by Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. Infected animals could also be torpid and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets could have solely decreased urge for food, fever, and stomach ache. Infected however in any other case wholesome pets could be carriers and infect different animals or people. Pet homeowners ought to contact their veterinarian if their animal has consumed a recalled product and is exhibiting signs of attainable an infection.
There can be danger to people who deal with the recalled pet meals, particularly in the event that they haven’t completely washed their arms after having contact with the merchandise or any uncovered surfaces. Healthy people contaminated with Salmonella ought to monitor themselves for 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 well being care suppliers.
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 manner that kids, pets, and wildlife can not access it. The recalled merchandise shouldn’t be offered, donated or fed to pets or different animals.
Those dealing with the recalled merchandise ought to wash and sanitize their arms or any utensils that are available in contact with recalled meals. Pet meals bowls, cups, and storage containers also needs to be washed and sanitized, in line with the FDA.
Consumers with questions might contact Steven Lea at (704) 880-4500 Monday by means of Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm EST.
Reference
Blue Ridge Beef points voluntary recall of Blue Ridge Beef Kitten Grind, Blue Ridge Kitten Mix, and Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix Due to Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes contamination. FDA. December 21, 2023. Accessed December 21, 2023.
