Blue Ridge Beef, a brand that sells natural raw pet food, has recalled 5,700 pounds of dog food because it may be contaminated with salmonella.
This recall only impacts specific batches of their 2-pound log Natural Mix, which was sold in several states in January.
During normal tests, samples of the product tested positive for salmonella, which led to the discovery of the contamination.
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture gathered these samples on January 8 and evaluated them at their Food and Drug Protection Laboratory.
The products that were impacted were sold in the states of Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee, and Rhode Island.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was informed of the contamination on January 27 by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, which led to the initiation of the recall.
The recalled products contain the Lot # N25/12/31 and the UPC# 854298001054. Customers who have bought these products are strongly encouraged to return them to the store or to throw them away right away in a manner that keeps children, pets, and wildlife from getting to the recalled food.
Pets that are infected with salmonella can show a number of symptoms, such as diarrhea, vomiting, fever, lethargy, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, and dehydration. Pets can still carry and transfer the infection to other animals or people even if they do not display any symptoms.
Salmonella can be a health danger to humans as well as pets, in addition to the possible risks it poses to dogs. In humans, the symptoms include fever, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
In rare circumstances, more serious health problems can emerge, such as arterial infections, arthritis, muscle soreness, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.
The FDA has recommended that anyone who has bought the dog food brands that are affected stop giving them to their pets right away.
Customers are also advised to wash and sterilize any pet food bowls, mugs, and storage containers properly in order to prevent any cross-contamination.
Furthermore, in order to minimize the chance of spreading the bacterium, users should wash their hands well after coming into contact with the recalled goods.
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The company is working closely with the FDA to rectify the issue and is taking appropriate steps to protect the safety of its customers.
Pet owners should be on the lookout for any signs of disease in their pets, especially if they have eaten the recalled food. If they see any signs, they should take their pets to the veterinarian. Salmonella can cause serious health problems in both pets and humans.
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Therefore, it is crucial for consumers who are impacted to take all recommended safety precautions and to throw away any recalled products as soon as possible in order to safeguard both themselves and their pets.
