Safety Report: Lewis Sausage Company, Inc. Raw dog and cat foods recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes, USA

United States

Lewis Sausage Company, Inc., based in Burgaw, NC, has voluntarily initiated a recall of several of its veterinary products, according to the FDA. The products were distributed by Viva Raw, located at 500 Valley Forge Rd, Hillsborough, NC. The affected products were shipped to distributors in California, North Carolina, and New Jersey. The recall was initiated on June 12, 2024, and is ongoing and no press release has been issued as of yet.

Affected products:
VIVA for cats turkey net wt. 1lb (454g) Distributed by Viva Raw, 500 Valley Forge Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
- Lot #21244
- Product Quantity: 896/2/1lb units

VIVA for dogs CHUNKED turkey net wt. 1lb (454g) Viva Raw, 500 Valley Forge Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
- Lot #21244
- Product Quantity: 448/2/1lb units

VIVA for dogs GROUND turkey net wt. 1lb (454g) Viva Raw, 500 Valley Forge Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
- Lot #21244
- Product Quantity: 880/2/1lb units

VIVA for puppies beef & turkey GROUND net wt. 1lb (454g) Viva Raw, 500 Valley Forge Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
- Lot #21244
- Product Quantity: 1.888/2/1lb units

VIVA PURE turkey for cats & dogs net wt. 1lb (454g) Viva Raw, 500 Valley Forge Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
- Lot #21244
- Product Quantity: 368/2/1lb units

Consumers are advised to return the product to where they purchased it.

In case you are experiencing 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.

Source: www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/