Tailored from a press launch:
Blue Ridge Beef is recalling all lot numbers and utilized by dates between N24 1124 to N24 1224 of their 2 lb. log of Kitten Grind UPC 8 54298 00101 6; 2lb log of Kitten Combine UPC 8 54298 00143 6 and their 2lb log of Pet Combine UPC 8 54298 00169 6 resulting from contamination of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes, in line with the U.S. Meals and Drug Administration. Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can have an effect on animals consuming the merchandise and there’s a threat to people from dealing with contaminated pet merchandise, particularly in the event that they haven’t completely washed their arms after having contact with the merchandise or any surfaces uncovered to those merchandise.
On Dec. 15, 2023, the agency was notified by the North Carolina Division of Agriculture and Shopper Companies that one lot of every of the merchandise had been sampled and examined constructive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. Nevertheless, the agency is recalling all heaps with the used-by dates between N24 1124 to N24 1224.
No sicknesses have been reported so far.
The merchandise had been distributed between 11/14/2023 – 12/20/2023. These merchandise had been packaged in clear plastic and bought primarily in retail shops within the states of: CT, MA, MD, NC, NY, PA & VA. The lot numbers and utilized by dates are situated on the silver tabs on the finish of the tubes.
Kitten Grind – 2lbs.
UPC: 8 54298 00101 6
All Lot #/Use By Dates Between: N24 1124 to N24 1224
Kitten Combine – 2lbs
UPC: 8 54298 00243 6
All Lot #/Use By Dates Between: N24 1124 to N24 1224
Pet Combine – 2lbs.
UPC: 8 54298 00169 6
All Lot #/Use By Dates Between: N24 1124 to N24 1224
About Salmonella and Listeria contamination of pet meals
Wholesome individuals contaminated with Salmonella ought to monitor themselves for some or all the following signs: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, belly cramping and fever. Not often, Salmonella can end in extra critical 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 and Listeria infections could also be torpid and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets may have solely decreased urge for food, fever, and belly ache. Contaminated however in any other case wholesome pets will be carriers and infect different animals or people. If a pet has consumed the recalled product and has these signs, homeowners ought to contact a veterinarian.
Shoppers who’ve bought these merchandise are urged to contact Blue Ridge Beef at [email protected] for a full refund and destroy the meals in a approach that youngsters, pets, and wildlife can not entry. Do not promote or donate the recalled merchandise. Don’t feed the recalled product to pets or every other animals. Wash and sanitize pet meals bowls, cups, and storage containers. At all times make sure you wash and sanitize your arms after dealing with recalled meals or any utensils that are available in contact with recalled meals. Shoppers with questions could contact Mr. Steven Lea at (704) 880-4500 Monday via Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST.
