Recalled: Blue Ridge Beef Natural Mix for Cats and Dogs Due to Salmonella Contamination
K9 Harmony Center | Published February 9, 2025
K9 Harmony Center | Published February 9, 2025
Blue Ridge Beef Issues Urgent Recall Over Salmonella Concerns
Attention pet owners! If you've recently purchased Blue Ridge Beef’s Natural Mix, it’s time to double-check your freezer. The company has issued a recall on January 31, 2025, after detecting Salmonella contamination in their 2 lb logs of pet food.
This recall affects multiple states, and if you have one of these products in your home, you’ll want to act fast. Read on for all the critical details!
What Products Are Being Recalled?
- Product Name: Blue Ridge Beef Natural Mix
- Size: 2 lb logs
- UPC: 854298001054
- Lot Number: N26/12/31 (stamped on clips at the end of the package)
- Manufacturing Dates: January 3, 2025 – January 24, 2025
- Distribution Areas: Retail stores in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee, and Rhode Island.
Why Was This Pet Food Recalled?
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture collected a routine sample of the product on January 8, 2025, and found Salmonella contamination. This bacteria is a serious health risk for both pets and their owners.
Health Risks of Salmonella
For Humans:
Handling contaminated pet food can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), fever, and abdominal cramps. In rare cases, the infection can spread to the bloodstream, leading to severe complications like arthritis, heart infections, or urinary tract infections. If you experience symptoms after handling this product, seek medical attention immediately.
For Pets:
If your dog or cat has eaten the recalled food, watch for these symptoms:
- Lethargy
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea (often bloody)
- Fever
- Abdominal pain
Even if your pet doesn’t show symptoms, they could still spread Salmonella to other animals or humans. Contact your veterinarian right away if you suspect infection.
What Should You Do?
✔️ Check your freezer! If you have the affected product, do not feed it to your pets.
✔️ Dispose of it properly. Make sure children, pets, and wildlife cannot access it.
✔️ Sanitize thoroughly. Wash and disinfect all surfaces, pet bowls, storage containers, and your hands after handling the product.
✔️ Return the product to the store where you purchased it for a full refund.
✔️ Dispose of it properly. Make sure children, pets, and wildlife cannot access it.
✔️ Sanitize thoroughly. Wash and disinfect all surfaces, pet bowls, storage containers, and your hands after handling the product.
✔️ Return the product to the store where you purchased it for a full refund.
How to Get More Information
If you have questions or concerns, you can reach out to Blue Ridge Beef directly:
- Email: blueridgebeefnc@yahoo.com
- Phone: 704-873-2072
- Website: Blue Ridge Beef Contact
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