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Urgent Recall: Blue Ridge Beef Puppy & Kitten Mix Contaminated with Salmonella & Listeria
Blue Ridge Beef has issued a voluntary recall for specific lots of its Kitten Mix and Puppy Mix pet food due to potential contamination with *Salmonella* and *Listeria monocytogenes*. This recall affects products distributed in early 2025 a...
Key Insights
- **What's Recalled:** Blue Ridge Beef Kitten Mix (2 lb logs, Lot # N26 0114 - 1,080 lbs) and Puppy Mix (2 lb logs, Lot # N25 1230 - 1,380 lbs).
- **Reason:** Potential contamination with *Salmonella* and *Listeria monocytogenes*.
- **Distribution:** Products were sold between January 3, 2025, and January 24, 2025, primarily in VA, MD, PA, CT, MA, NY, TN, RI, and WI.
- **Risk:** Both pets consuming the food and humans handling it are at risk of illness.
- **Why this matters:** *Salmonella* and *Listeria* can cause serious, sometimes life-threatening infections in both pets and people. Even healthy pets can carry and spread the bacteria. Thorough handwashing after handling pet food is crucial.
In-Depth Analysis
### Recall Background
The recall was initiated after a customer complaint led to testing by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets on March 20, 2025. On April 1, 2025, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture confirmed positive results for both *Salmonella* and *Listeria* in the tested samples, prompting Blue Ridge Beef to announce the recall on April 10, 2025.
### Identifying the Product
The recalled Kitten Mix and Puppy Mix are packaged in 2 lb clear plastic logs (chubs). The specific lot numbers (Kitten Mix: N26 0114, Puppy Mix: N25 1230) are stamped in the metal clips sealing the ends of the packaging.
### Health Risks Explained
**For Humans:** Handling contaminated pet food can lead to infection. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (possibly bloody), abdominal cramps, and fever. In rare cases, severe complications like arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract issues can occur. Anyone experiencing these symptoms after contact should consult a healthcare provider.
**For Pets:** Infected pets might show lethargy, diarrhea (possibly bloody), fever, vomiting, decreased appetite, or abdominal pain. Some infected pets may not show symptoms but can still spread the bacteria to other animals or humans. Contact your veterinarian if your pet consumed the recalled product and exhibits symptoms.
### Who This Affects Most
Pet owners in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York State, Tennessee, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin who purchased these specific lots of Blue Ridge Beef Kitten or Puppy Mix between January 3 and January 24, 2025, are directly affected. Households with young children, elderly individuals, or immunocompromised persons should be especially cautious due to higher risks from *Salmonella* and *Listeria*.
FAQ
- **Q: How can I identify the recalled product?
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- **Q: What are the risks?
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- **Q: What should I do if I have this product?
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- **Q: My pet ate the food but seems fine, what should I do?
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Takeaways
- **Check Your Freezer:** Immediately check any Blue Ridge Beef Kitten or Puppy Mix for the affected lot numbers (Kitten: N26 0114, Puppy: N25 1230).
- **Safe Disposal:** If you have the recalled product, dispose of it securely where animals cannot access it.
- **Practice Hygiene:** Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling any pet food, especially raw diets, and clean potentially contaminated surfaces.
- **Monitor Health:** Watch pets and family members for symptoms of *Salmonella* or *Listeria* infection. Contact a vet or doctor immediately if symptoms appear.
- **Stay Informed:** Check FDA recall announcements regularly for updates on pet food safety.
Discussion
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Sources
FDA Recall Announcement: Blue Ridge Beef Issues Voluntary Recall of Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix and Kitten Mix Due to Salmonella & Listeria Contamination
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