The US Food and Drug Administration is notifying consumers of an expansion of a recall over salmonella and listeria concerns in puppy and kitten food manufactured by Blue Ridge Beef.

The recalled pet food is with the company's Kitten Grind, Kitten Mix, and Puppy Mix.

The recall includes all lot numbers and used by dates between N24 1114 to N24 1224 of their 2 lb log of Kitten Grind UPC 8 54298 00101 6; 2lb log of Kitten Mix UPC 8 54298 00143 6 and their 2lb log of Puppy Mix UPC 8 54298 00169 6

Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can affect animals eating the products, and there is a risk to people from handling contaminated pet products.

Pets that have eaten the products may experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. People that have handled the food could potentially have similar symptoms.

The company is advising if your pet has consumed the recalled product and has symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

The firm was notified by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in mid-December that one lot of each of the products was sampled and tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

Out of an abundance of caution the firm is recalling all lots with the used by dates between N24 1114 to N24 1224.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The products were distributed between 11/14/2023 – 12/20/2023 in the following states: OH, PA, plus CT, FL, IA, IL, MA, MD, MI, NC, NY, OR,

Products affected are:

  • Kitten Grind, 2lbs, UPC # 8 54298 00101 6; All lot#/Use by date N24 1114 to N24 1224
  • Kitten Mix, 2lbs, UPC # 8 54298 00243 6; All lot#/Use by date N24 1114 to N24 1224
  • Puppy Mix, 2lbs, UPC # 8 54298 00169 6; All lot#/Use by date N24 1114 to N24 1224

Anyone who purchased the products is urged to contact Blue Ridge Beef at [email protected] for a full refund and destroy the food in a way that children, pets, and wildlife cannot access.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.