STATESVILLE, NC – December 21, 2023 – 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 on account of contamination of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can have an effect on animals consuming the merchandise and there may be danger to people from dealing with contaminated pet merchandise, particularly in the event that they haven’t completely washed their palms after having contact with the merchandise or any surfaces uncovered to those merchandise.
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. Hardly ever, Salmonella can lead to extra severe illnesses, together with arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle ache, eye irritation, and urinary tract signs. Customers 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 can have solely decreased urge for food, fever, and belly ache. Contaminated however in any other case wholesome pets might 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.
On 12/15/2023 the agency was notified by the North Carolina Division of Agriculture and Shopper Providers that one lot of every of the merchandise have been sampled and examined constructive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. Nevertheless, out of an abundance of warning the agency is recalling all tons with the utilized by dates between N24 1124 to N24 1224.
No diseases have been reported up to now.
The merchandise have been distributed between 11/14/2023 – 12/20/2023. These merchandise have been packaged in clear plastic and offered primarily in retail shops situated within the states of: CT, MA, MD, NC, NY, PA & VA. Picture of the merchandise are beneath.
Merchandise affected are:
| Product | Dimension | UPC | All Lot #/Use By Dates Between |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitten Grind | 2lbs | 8 54298 00101 6 | N24 1124 to N24 1224 |
| Kitten Combine | 2lbs | 8 54298 00243 6 | N24 1124 to N24 1224 |
| Pet Combine | 2lbs | 8 54298 00169 6 | N24 1124 to N24 1224 |
The lot numbers and utilized by dates are situated on the silver tabs on the finish of the tubes.
Customers who’ve bought these merchandise are urged to contact Blue Ridge Beef at blueridgebeefnc@yahoo.com for a full refund and destroy the meals in a method that kids, 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 palms after dealing with recalled meals or any utensils that are available in contact with recalled meals. Customers with questions might contact Mr. Steven Lea at (704) 880-4500 Monday by Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST.
This recall is being made with the information of the Meals and Drug Administration.
Product photographs might be discovered on the FDA press release.
