Safety Report: Blue Ridge Beef Kitten Grind, Kitten Mix, and Puppy Mix - recalled due to Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes, USA

Paint Lick, 40461 Kentucky, United States

A previous version of this press release was issued on 12/22/2023. This press release was updated to include all states that may have received the recalled product lot numbers.

Blue Ridge Beef is expanding their recall to include additional lot numbers due to contamination of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The products were distributed between 11/14/2023 – 12/20/2023. These products were packaged in clear plastic and sold primarily in retail stores located in the states of: CT, FL, IA, IL, MA, MD, MI, NC, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TN, VA & WI. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes 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.

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.

Pets with Salmonella and Listeria 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. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

On 12/15/2023 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. However, out of an abundance of caution the firm is recalling all lots with the used by dates between N24 1114 to N24 1224.

A list of the products is below:
- Product: Kitten Grind, Size: 2lbs, UPC: 8 54298 00101 6, All Lot #/Use By Dates Between: N24 1114 to N24 1224.
- Product: Kitten Mix, Size: 2lbs, UPC: 8 54298 00243 6, All Lot #/Use By Dates Between: N24 1114 to N24 1224.
- Product: Puppy Mix, Size: 2lbs, UPC: 8 54298 00169 6, All Lot #/Use By Dates Between: N24 1114 to N24 1224
The lot numbers and used by dates are located on the silver tabs at the end of the tubes.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to contact Blue Ridge Beef for a full refund and destroy the food in a way that children, pets, and wildlife cannot access.

Do not sell or donate the recalled products. Do not feed the recalled product to pets or any other animals. Wash and sanitize pet food bowls, cups, and storage containers. Always ensure you wash and sanitize your hands after handling recalled food or any utensils that come in contact with recalled food..

In case you are experiencing Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Company name: Blue Ridge Beef
Brand name: Blue Ridge Beef
Product recalled: Kitten Grind, Kitten Mix, and Puppy Mix
Reason of the recall: Potential contamination of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes
FDA Recall date: January 03, 2024

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/expanded-affected-states-blue-ridge-beef-issues-voluntary-recall-blue-ridge-beef-kitten-grind-blue