Blue Ridge Beef recalls pet food in NY, PASTATESVILLE, NC — Blue Ridge Beef has recalled various lot numbers of Kitten Grind, Kitten Mix and Puppy Mix due to the possibility of contamination by salmonella and listeria monocytogenes.

The pet food was sold in multiple states, including New York and PA. 

Affected are Blue Ridge products with use-by dates between November 14 and December 24, 2023 of their two-pound log of Kitten Grind UPC 8 54298 00101 6; two-pound log of Kitten Mix, UPC 8 54298 00143 6; and two-pound log of Puppy Mix, UPC 8 54298 00169 6.

Salmonella and listeria can affect animals that eat the products, and there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if people have not thoroughly washed their hands or household surfaces after contact with the 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 health care providers.

Pets with salmonella and listeria infections could 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, contact your veterinarian.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The products were distributed between November 14, 2023-December 20, 2023. 

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to contact Blue Ridge Beef at blueridgebeefnc@yahoo.com 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. 

Those with questions can contact Steven Lea at 704/880-4500 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.