Pet food firm Blue Ridge Beef is issuing a recall for numerous batch numbers of its kitten and puppy food, as per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The advisory states that the items have been compromised with salmonella and listeria.
The items included in the recall roster are Kitten Grind (UPC 8 54298 00101 6), Kitten Mix (UPC 8 54298 00143 6), and Puppy Mix (8 54298 00169 6).
The relevant packages are all 2 pounds in weight and crafted from transparent plastic. They were distributed from November 14 to December 20, and the lots bear use-by dates ranging between N24 1114 and N24 1224.
The goods were primarily distributed in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Following the initial recall announcement last week, Blue Ridge Beef has released an updated list, broadening the range of products subject to recall. The company stated that the use-by dates can be located on a silver tab at the end of the tubes.
The company cautioned that individuals handling the pet food are at risk, particularly if they have not diligently washed their hands after coming into contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these items.
The announcement advised that individuals who are healthy but infected with salmonella should watch for symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. In some cases, more severe ailments may occur.
Pets afflicted with salmonella and listeria infections can also transmit these to humans. Pet owners should be vigilant for symptoms, which may include lethargy, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting, as stated in the announcement.
“Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain,” the announcement read.
The company assures a complete refund for those who have bought the tainted products. They urge these customers to dispose of the food entirely and get in touch with the company.
