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Dec 31, 2023 5:34 PM CST
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Dec 31, 2023 6:15 PM CST
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Jan 1, 2024 7:53 AM CST
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Jan 1, 2024 9:44 AM CST
Name: Rita
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Happy and peaceful New Year everyone!!
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Jan 1, 2024 12:37 PM CST
Name: Rita
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Lily had some of her new dog food for first meal today. She had Viva Raw rabbitt which she started on yesterday.

She loves it although I must say that she is not very picky anyway.

She is used to raw food as she gets Instinct frozen raw for one of her meals daily. I just used the Viva instead.
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Jan 1, 2024 12:46 PM CST
Name: Rj
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Blue Ridge Beef Issues Voluntary Recall of Blue Ridge Beef Kitten Grind, Blue Ridge Kitten Mix and Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix Due to Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

https://www.fda.gov/safety/rec...

Company Announcement Date:
December 22, 2023
FDA Publish Date:
December 21, 2023
Product Type:
Animal & Veterinary
Reason for Announcement:
Potential contamination of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:
Blue Ridge Beef
Brand Name:
Blue Ridge Beef
Product Description:
Kitten Grind, Kitten Mix, and Puppy Mix
Company Announcement

A previous version of this press release was issued on 12/21/2023. This press release was updated to clarify recalled product lot numbers.

STATESVILLE, NC – December 22, 2023 – Blue Ridge Beef is expanding their recall to include additional lot numbers. This recall includes all lot numbers and used by dates between N24 1114 to N24 1224 of their 2 lb log of Kitten Grind UPC 8 54298 00101 6; 2lb log of Kitten Mix UPC 8 54298 00143 6 and their 2lb 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.

Pets with Salmonella and Listeria infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

On 12/15/2023 the firm was notified by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services that one lot of each of the products were sampled and tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. However, out of an abundance of caution the firm is recalling all lots with the used by dates between N24 1114 to N24 1224.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The products were distributed between 11/14/2023 – 12/20/2023. These products were packaged in clear plastic and sold primarily in retail stores located in the states of: CT, MA, MD, NC, NY, PA & VA. Image of the products are below.

Products affected are:

Product

Size

UPC

All Lot #/Use By Dates Between

Kitten Grind 2lbs 8 54298 00101 6 N24 1114 to N24 1224
Kitten Mix 2lbs 8 54298 00243 6 N24 1114 to N24 1224
Puppy Mix 2lbs 8 54298 00169 6 N24 1114 to N24 1224
The lot numbers and used by dates are located on the silver tabs at the end of the tubes.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to contact Blue Ridge Beef at [email protected] for a full refund and destroy the food in a way that children, pets, and wildlife cannot access. Do not sell or donate the recalled products. Do not feed the recalled product to pets or any other animals. Wash and sanitize pet food bowls, cups, and storage containers. Always ensure you wash and sanitize your hands after handling recalled food or any utensils that come in contact with recalled food. Consumers with questions may contact Mr. Steven Lea at (704) 880-4500 Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.


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As Yogi Berra said, “It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future.”
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Jan 1, 2024 1:21 PM CST
Name: Rita
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Wow. Blue Ridge makes so many frozen raw blends.
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Jan 1, 2024 10:25 PM CST
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Jan 2, 2024 8:43 AM CST
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Jan 2, 2024 11:34 AM CST
Name: Rita
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So my Freeze Dried Goat Milk that I ordered for the dog just arrived in the mail. The bottles are small, only 7 ounces. I did order the small to try but this is not going to go very far.

Directions say simply fill the bottle with water and shake well. There is powder in there to make milk. But then you keep it in the fridge and have to use it up quickly.

My idea was to simpoly take some of the power and mix with water in a dish as needed for each one time feeding.
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Jan 2, 2024 11:36 AM CST
Name: Rita
North Shore, Long Island, NY
Zone 6B
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So Lily has been enjoying her new food Viva Raw for first meal for 3 days now. She sure does like it!! As usual this mornings plate was licked clean and polished up.
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Jan 2, 2024 11:56 AM CST
Name: Anna Z.
Monroe, WI
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Rita, why can't you just put some dry on the top of the food? How much dry is in a bottle?
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Jan 2, 2024 12:37 PM CST
Name: Rita
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Zone 6B
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AnnaZ said: Rita, why can't you just put some dry on the top of the food? How much dry is in a bottle?


You mean just put the milk powder in top of the raw food meal that she is having? I never thought of doing it that way. Somehow I am thinking she wants to drink a bowl of milk maybe?

Can't quite tell how muck milk powder is in the small bottle but I think more than half full.
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Jan 2, 2024 3:14 PM CST
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Jan 2, 2024 4:46 PM CST
Name: Rj
Just S of the twin cities of M (Zone 4b)
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As Yogi Berra said, “It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future.”
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