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RECALL ALERT: Blue Ridge Beef Voluntarily Recalls Puppy Food Due To Salmonella Contamination

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Blue Ridge Beef recalls 9,610lb of their 2lb “Puppy Mix” Natural Raw Dog Food on December 02 due to Salmonella contamination.

The contamination was discovered when a customer’s litter of puppies became sick and reported the issue to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), the Food And Drug Administration (FDA) reveals.

The FDA then proceeded to notify Blue Ridge Beef that the products tested positive for Salmonella on November 27.

The recalled products were distributed between August 6, 2024 to August 23, 2024. And they were packed in clear plastic and sold primarily in retail stores located in the following States: Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York State.

The recalled products are as follows:

And the product looks like this:

Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix
Credit: FDA

Consumers are encouraged by the FDA to return the recalled product to where they purchased it or to destroy the food in a way that no child or animal can access it.

Furthermore, the FDA is warning consumers not to feed, sell, or donate the recalled products to any animals.

Salmonella is dangerous and can affect both animals and humans. Animals who eat the contaminated food can be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. 

Meanwhile, humans who handle the contaminated food can also be at risk, especially if they do not thoroughly wash their hands after contact.

The FDA is urging consumers to wash and sanitize their pet food bowls, cups, storage containers, and utensils that came in contact with the recalled product.

Furthermore, always ensure that you wash and sanitize your hands thoroughly after handling the recalled products or any utensils.

For more information or questions regarding the recall, please contact blueridgebeefnc@yahoo.com or 704-873-2072.

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Dog Who Was Left For Dead As A Puppy Reunites With Foster Mom A Year Later

A dog who was left for dead in the trunk of a car last year was reunited with her foster mom on Wednesday, November 20.

The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region shared the heartwarming story and reunion on Thursday, November 21.

“Last year, our Animal Law Enforcement (ALE) officers received a call notifying them about an unknown number of dogs left in the trunk of a car,” the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region explained.

“When they arrived on the scene, the sound of desperate cries for help echoed from the trunk. Nothing could prepare them for what they saw that day.”

The animal shelter painted the picture of what their ALE officers found inside the trunk explaining, “There were ten severely neglected puppies in the trunk of the car and only three were still alive. All the animals were critically underweight, and with no muscle mass or fat, their bones were visible through the skin. The living puppies were dehydrated, hypothermic, and covered in urine and feces.”

The animal shelter reveals that among the three living puppies they rescued, only one survived, and they named her Griselda.

“Through round-the-clock care and unyielding hope, Griselda began to show signs of recovery,” the animal shelter reveals.

“She was placed with one of our staff members, Allison, who became her foster mom and cared for her with patience and devotion.”

The animal shelter reveals that months later, Griselda was renamed to Bits and found her forever family.

“The joy of seeing her healthy and thriving was overwhelming, and we celebrated this beautiful triumph of life over tragedy.”

And a year later, the animal shelter staff members, along with Bits’ former foster mom Allison, were reunited with the pooch.

“She came to our wellness center for her vaccines and a check-up, and we watched in awe as she bounded into the room, eager to reunite with her foster mom, Allison,” the animal shelter reveals.

“The two shared a tender moment, their bond as strong as ever.”

The post about Bits’ reunion with her foster mom and the staff at the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region included a photo of baby Bits and another photo of Allison hugging the big, beautiful girl.

“We are grateful to our ALE officers who rescued her, our veterinary team who healed her, our foster family who offered their home to her, and the family who adopted her and gave her a wonderful life,” the animal shelter wrote.

Additionally, Bits’ new mom, Katie Barlow, left a comment on the post, sharing what life is with Bits today.

She wrote, “Today, she’s thriving in the mountains with her three rescued canine siblings, living the wonderful life she deserves. We’re so thankful she found her forever home with us.”

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Friendly Dog Guides British Hiker To Safety While 15,000ft Up In The Peruvian Mountains

Kindness is all around us –and for some reason, in the most unexpected situations, a dog is mostly, always, involved.

And in an unexpectedly difficult moment, a British hiker’s story is proving, yet again, that dogs truly offer kindness and hope, no matter the situation.

A British hiker who was on his own 15,000ft up in the snowy Peruvian Mountains met a friendly dog who ‘appeared from the fog’ and safely guided him to his destination.

The Daily Mail reveals that the man was hiking the Santa Cruz circuit, near the city of Huaraz in Peru, when he got separated from the group of hikers he was with on the second day of the trek.

He wanted to reach the Punta Unión pass at 15,000ft above sea level, but the route was covered in snow, ice and a thick layer of fog.

On October 15, the man, known as ‘El Güero Inglés‘ on social media, shared his wonderful experience from way back October of 2022.

In the video, the man wrote, “I was on a hike in the Peruvian Mountains when suddenly… a dog appeared at 15,000ft altitude!”

He explained that when the dog appeared, he happened to be lost and all alone. “I happened to be on my own at this point, so I trusted his mountain knowledge.”

“He led me along the path, but I was too slow for him,” the man jokingly said, adding that when he finally caught up to the dog, the pooch was quietly admiring the view.

Upon reaching their destination, the man, along with the dog, patiently waited for the group of hikes to arrive.

And when the hikers arrived at camp, the dog continued to follow the man and remained close to them as the group continued the trek.

Furthermore, upon arriving on camp, the man joked that he has forgiven the dog for “ditching” him at the top of the mountain saying, “we’re just happy to have made it.”

According to Italian newspaper La Stampa, the man was wondering what a dog could be doing so high up in the mountains, and in such conditions.

The man was pleasantly surprised how the friendly dog knew the ins and outs of the mountain, eventually leading him to a sign pointing towards the Punta Unión pass.

Furthermore, the man revealed that two additional dogs joined them in their hike, that lasted 13 and a half more miles.

The man later explained, “I was told by my guide that the dog lives in the village where we finished and enjoys joining hikers – maybe because he knows he’ll get free food, maybe because he likes hiking.”

Furthermore, the man cleared up the following misunderstandings: he was not lost, they took care of the dogs while they were with them during the hike, he will not adopt the dog as it has an owner.