From the FDA press launch:
Blue Ridge Beef is recalling their Breeders Alternative 2# log pet food Lot# 8/2/24 UPC 8 54298 00193 1 as a result of Salmonella contamination. On October 27, 2023, the agency was notified by the Meals & Drug Administration that the pet food check constructive for Salmonella. Salmonella can have an effect on animals consuming the merchandise and there’s danger to people from dealing with contaminated pet merchandise, particularly in the event that they haven’t totally washed their arms after having contact with the merchandise or any surfaces uncovered to those merchandise.
Wholesome folks contaminated with Salmonella ought to monitor themselves for some or all the following signs: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, belly cramping and fever. Hardly ever, Salmonella can lead to extra severe illnesses, together with arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle ache, eye irritation, and urinary tract signs. Shoppers exhibiting these indicators after having contact with this product ought to contact their healthcare suppliers.
Pets with Salmonella infections could also be torpid and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets can have solely decreased urge for food, fever, and belly ache. Contaminated however in any other case wholesome pets could be carriers and infect different animals or people. In case your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these signs, please contact your veterinarian.
No sicknesses have been reported up to now.
The product was distributed between 8/9/2023 and eight/25/2023. This product was packaged in clear plastic and offered primarily in retail shops positioned within the following States: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Picture of product under:
Shoppers who’ve bought this product are urged to contact Blue Ridge Beef immediately at blueridgebeefnc@yahoo.com for a full refund or destroy the meals in a means that youngsters, pets, and wildlife can not entry. Don’t promote or donate the recalled merchandise. Don’t feed the recalled product to pets or some other animals. Wash and sanitize pet meals bowls, cups and storage containers. All the time make sure you wash and sanitize your arms after dealing with recalled meals or any utensils that are available contact with recalled meals. Shoppers with questions might contact Mr. Steven Lea at (704) 880-4500 Monday via Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST.
It is a voluntary recall being performed in cooperation with the U.S. Meals and Drug Administration.
