Blue Ridge Beef recalls Puppy and Kitten Mixes for Salmonella, Listeria risk

Blue Ridge Beef is recalling 1,080 pounds of its 2-pound logs of Kitten Mix (LotKitten Mix Lot # N26 0114 | 2-pound logs #N26 0114) and 1,380 pounds of its 2-pound logs of Puppy Mix (Lot #N25 1230) due to contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

Following a customer complaint of animal illness, product samples were collected on March 20, 2025, by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. On April 1, 2025, the company was notified by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture that the samples tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria.

The affected products were distributed between January 3 and January 24, 2025. They are packaged in clear plastic and were sold primarily in retail stores in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin.

Puppy Mix Lot # N25 1230 | 2-pound logsOther recent recalls

In January, Blue Ridge Beef recalled 5,700 pounds of its Natural Mix due to Salmonella contamination. Earlier that month, the company recalled 1,350 pounds of its Kitten Mix for the same reason.

In December 2024, Blue Ridge Beef announced that 2-pound packages of its Puppy Mix product were being recalled due to Salmonella contamination.

Salmonella contamination poses risks to both pets and humans. Salmonella can cause serious illness in pets, including symptoms like diarrhea, fever, vomiting and lethargy. Some infected pets may appear healthy but can still transmit the bacteria to humans or other animals. For humans, handling the contaminated product can lead to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramping. In rare cases, it may cause more severe health conditions like arterial infections or arthritis.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return them to the place of purchase or 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.

For more information or questions about the recall, contact Blue Ridge Beef directly at  [email protected] or 704-873-2072.

Adapted from an FDA press release.