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          Expanded Affected States: Blue Ridge Beef Issues Voluntary Recall of Blue Ridge Beef Kitten Grind, Blue Ridge Kitten Mix and Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix Due to Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes ContaminationRecalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT
    
  
  
  Expanded Affected States: Blue Ridge Beef Issues Voluntary Recall of Blue Ridge Beef Kitten Grind, Blue Ridge Kitten Mix and Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix Due to Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

  
    
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  Company Announcement Date:
             December 22, 2023

                          FDA Publish Date: 
               January 03, 2024
                                    Product Type: 
              Animal & Veterinary
                          Reason for Announcement:
              Recall Reason Description
              Potential contamination of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes

            Company Name: 
              Blue Ridge Beef

            Brand Name:
              Brand Name(s)
          Blue Ridge Beef

            Product Description:
              Product Description
          Kitten Grind, Kitten Mix, and Puppy Mix   
Company Announcement



**A previous version of this press release was issued on 12/22/2023. This press release was updated to include all states that may have received the recalled product lot numbers.**

STATESVILLE, NC – January 3, 2024 – Blue Ridge Beef is expanding their recall to include additional lot numbers. This 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 due to contamination of *Salmonella* and *Listeria monocytogenes*. *Salmonella* and *Listeria monocytogenes* 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.

Healthy people infected with *Salmonella* should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, *Salmonella* can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with *Salmonella* and *Listeria* infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

On 12/15/2023 the firm was notified by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services that one lot of each of the products were sampled and tested positive for *Salmonella* and *Listeria monocytogenes*. However, 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. These products were packaged in clear plastic and sold primarily in retail stores located in the states of: CT, FL, IA, IL, MA, MD, MI, NC, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TN, VA & WI. Image of the products are below.

Products affected are:

Product
			Size
			UPC
			All Lot #/Use By Dates BetweenKitten Grind
			2lbs
			8 54298 00101 6
			N24 1114 to N24 1224Kitten Mix
			2lbs
			8 54298 00243 6
			N24 1114 to N24 1224Puppy Mix
			2lbs
			8 54298 00169 6
			N24 1114 to N24 1224

The lot numbers and used by dates are located on the silver tabs at the end of the tubes.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to contact Blue Ridge Beef at blueridgebeefnc@yahoo.com for a full refund and destroy the food in a way that children, pets, and wildlife cannot access. Do not sell or donate the recalled products. Do not feed the recalled product to pets or any other animals. Wash and sanitize pet food bowls, cups, and storage containers. Always ensure you wash and sanitize your hands after handling recalled food or any utensils that come in contact with recalled food. Consumers with questions may contact Mr. Steven Lea at (704) 880-4500 Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST.

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





Company Contact Information
  
  
    Consumers:       

                 Mr. Steven Lea
        
                 704-880-4500



  Product Photos

            “Package end crimp showing use by date”
    “Package end crimp showing N24”
    Image 1, “Blue Ridge Beef, Puppy Mix, pet food log”
    Image 2, “Blue Ridge Beef, Kitten Grind, pet food log”
    Image 3, “Blue Ridge Beef, Kitten Mix, pet food log”

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      01/03/2024
               
             
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