The Blue Ridge Beef pet food company has expanded its recall due to traces of Salmonella and Listeria found in some of its products, causing potential harm to pets and their owners.
The expanded recall includes food for kittens and puppies distributed in 16 states.
The Statesville, North Carolina company last month initially recalled the following items:
- 2lb Kitten Grind
- 2lb log of Kitten Mix
- 2lb log of Puppy Mix
The company was notified by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services that salmonella and listeria monocytogenes were found in one lot of each of the products, according to the US Food and Drug Administration.
The products were distributed between November 14, 2023 and December 20, 2023 and were sold primarily in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia, the FDA said.
Now the number of states with recalled products has expanded.
So far, no illnesses have been reported connected to the recalled products, Blue Ridge Beef told the agency.
Where are the recalled products distributed?
The recalled products are “packaged in clear plastic and sold primarily in retail stores” in 16 states, including Connecticut, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Michigan , Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin.
Symptoms of salmonella and listeria infections
Infection from bacteria such as salmonella and listeria can affect pets and humans. People can become infected by handling contaminated pet products. So experts recommend thoroughly washing hands and cleaning surfaces that come into contact with the products.
Symptoms of salmonella and listeria infections for humans include:
- Nausea.
- Vomiting.
- Fever.
- Diarrhea
Here’s what to do if you have a pet food recall
Consumers who purchased products can contact Blue Ridge Beef at [email protected] for a full refund; for additional questions you may contact Steven Lea with Blue Ridge Beef at (704) 880-4500 Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST.
Pet foods should be destroyed so that children, pets, and wildlife can’t get them. Also, wash and sanitize bowls, cups, utensils, and pet storage containers that may have come in contact with the product.
Mike Snider contributed to this reporting