Dog Owners On Edge After Popular Dog Food Recalled In 7 States

Dog owners are on edge in seven states after a popular puppy food has been recalled due to contamination.

In a press release, Blue Ridge Beef announced that its 2-pound packages of Puppy Mix have been recalled due to salmonella contamination.

The Puppy Mix was distributed to “Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York.”

The FDA shared, “Salmonella can affect animals eating the products, and there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.”

Dog food recall sparks warning for pet owners in 7 states https://t.co/2tv1k6zlbI

— Newsweek (@Newsweek) December 3, 2024

A pet food maker has issued a recall after a litter of puppies became ill from consuming contaminated food. https://t.co/Si573o83xO

— WXYZ Detroit (@wxyzdetroit) December 3, 2024

Per Newsweek:

Dog owners in seven states have been warned that recalled puppy food is contaminated with salmonella.Blue Ridge Beef announced on Monday that 2-pound packages of its Puppy Mix product were being recalled due to contamination with the dangerous bacteria.

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The dog food is sold in frozen logs that are marked as “natural pet food,” while instructing owners to “keep frozen until ready for use.”

The recalled Puppy Mix was distributed to the following states from August 6 to August 23: Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. The packages all include the UPC number “854298001696” and a lot number reading either “08/06/N25” or “08/16/N25.”

“Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products,” reads a recall notice shared on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website on Monday.

Pet food sold in seven states is now recalled by its maker.https://t.co/wnwHhWW3W4

— KTNV | Channel 13 News Las Vegas (@KTNV) December 3, 2024

Per WXYZ:

The Food and Drug Administration announced dog food distributed in seven states has been recalled after testing positive for salmonella.

According to the FDA, 2-pound logs of Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix distributed between August 6 and August 23 tested positive for salmonella last week. The recalled units have the UPC 854298001696.

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The company learned of the problem when a customer’s litter of puppies became ill and reported the issue. The seven states the products were distributed to include Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York.