Blue Ridge Beef has rung alarm bells once again by recalling 5,700 pounds of its Natural Mix pet food due to concerns of salmonella contamination.
Key Takeaways
- Blue Ridge Beef recalls 5,700 pounds of pet food due to salmonella contamination.
- The recall targets the 2-pound logs of Natural Mix with specific lot and UPC numbers.
- North Carolina’s Department of Agriculture identified the contamination.
- Contaminated products were sold across several Northeastern and Southeastern states.
- This follows a previous recall of 9,600 pounds of puppy food for similar reasons.
Recall Details
Blue Ridge Beef is recalling 5,700 pounds of its Natural Mix pet food after identifying salmonella contamination. The recalled items include 2-pound logs with lot number N25/12/31 and UPC number 854298001054. The company has urged customers who purchased these products in various Northeastern and Southeastern states to either dispose of them or return them to retailers.
The salmonella discovery by North Carolina’s Department of Agriculture led to this precautionary action. The recall affects retailers in states such as Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee, and Rhode Island.
Blue Ridge Beef is recalling more than 5,000 lbs. of pet food due to Salmonella contamination, which marks the second Salmonella recall issued by the company in one month. https://t.co/JoBYVlSylq
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Health Risks Involved
Salmonella poses serious health risks not just to pets, but also to humans who handle the contaminated products. Symptoms in humans can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. Pets may show signs like lethargy, diarrhea, and a decrease in appetite, potentially communicating the infection to other animals or humans.
“Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is a 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.” – FDA release
This issue follows an earlier recall where Blue Ridge Beef withdrew 9,600 pounds of puppy food because of similar contamination concerns. Both incidents highlight serious lapses in quality control and the potential health hazards for consumers and their pets.
Blue Ridge Beef, a pet food manufacturere, has issued a recall due to Salmonella contamination. https://t.co/La5MSMu4AT
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Blue Ridge Beef’s Responsibility
The company insists on returning or destroying contaminated food and sanitizing all items in contact with it. Blue Ridge Beef stresses not feeding the recalled product to pets or other animals. The company has been producing raw pet food for over 40 years and distributes in 33 states plus the District of Columbia, emphasizing their commitment to “quality, service, and safety.” Another recall effort is aimed at 9,600 pounds of Puppy Mix due to potential salmonella contamination.
This latest issue is a reminder for consumers to remain vigilant about the products they purchase. Ensuring the health and safety of both pets and their owners should always be prioritized.
Sources
1. Blue Ridge Beef recalls puppy food that may be tainted with salmonella
2. Popular brand of pet food recalled due to salmonella concerns: ‘Contact your veterinarian’
