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Three Blue Ridge pet food products have been recalled due to Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. These products were distributed in Connecticut retail stores. The FDA released the following statement:
STATESVILLE, NC – December 21, 2023 – Blue Ridge Beef is recalling all lot numbers and used by dates between N24 1124 to N24 1224 of their 2 lb. log of Kitten Grind UPC 8 54298 00101 6; 2 lb. log of Kitten Mix UPC 8 54298 00143 6 and their 2 lb. log of Puppy Mix UPC 8 54298 00169 6 due to contamination of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. 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.
Read the detailed FDA report, which includes clarification of the recalled lot numbers, here.
