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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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RECALL ALERT: Gaines Pet Treats LLC Voluntarily Recalls Dog Treats Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination

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Gaines Pet Treats LLC voluntarily recalls 204 pieces of 5-ounce bags of “Gaines Family Farmstead Chicken Chips” dog treats on November 22 due to possible Salmonella contamination.

The Food And Drug Administration (FDA) reveals, “The potential for contamination was noted after a third party tested and identified contamination in a related, unreleased lot of the same product.”

The recalled Gaines Family Farmstead Chicken Chips dog treats were distributed through online retailers and into several small independent pet retailers in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.

Furthermore, they come in a 5-ounce bag marked on the back side with lot number 20061124 and an expiration date of 12/11/25.

The FDA also noted that this is the only lot number identified as potentially contaminated, and no other lots or products are affected by this recall.

Fortunately, no illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the recalled product.

The FDA also reports that Gaines Pet Treats “has made every effort possible to recover the potentially contaminated products.”

The FDA is urging consumers who have purchased the recalled product to stop using them. Consumers may also contact Gaines at Recall@GainesFamilyFarmstead.com for an immediate refund or replacement. 

When it comes to products possibly contaminated with Salmonella, the FDA always urges consumers to carefully and properly dispose the product where no other animals or humans can access it.

Additionally, consumers must also clean and disinfect all pet supplies and surfaces that the recalled product had contact with.

Animals who eat contaminated products can get infected with Salmonella. Meanwhile, humans who handled the products are at risk, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after contact with the product or any surface exposed to the products.

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RECALL ALERT: Carolina Prime Pet Recalls Certain Dog Treats Due To Potential Salmonella Contamination

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Carolina Prime Pet, Inc. recalls 400 pieces of 16-ounce bags of “Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips” dog treats on November 22 due to potential Salmonella contamination.

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), “The potential for contamination was noted after testing performed by a third-party laboratory identified contamination in a related yet commercially unreleased lot of the same product.”

The product comes in a 16-ounce purple-and-black bag marked on the back side with lot number  20051324L2 and an expiration date of 11/13/25.

The recalled products were distributed to Hollywood Feed physical stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.

Furthermore, they were also available through Hollywood Feed’s online store.

Thankfully, no illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the recalled products.

The FDA is advising consumers who have purchased the recalled product to stop using them and to dispose the product properly.

Furthermore, the FDA is urging consumers to contact the company at treats@carolinaprimepet.com or 828-394-6460 Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM EST for information about returning recalled product for a refund or replacement product.

Salmonella can affect both humans and animals. Animals can get infected if they eat contaminated products. While humans are at risk if they handle the products, especially if they don’t thoroughly wash their hands after contact.

Animals with Salmonella infections may appear lethargic, have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting.

While humans infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for any of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.