Attention dog owners: 9,600 pounds of puppy food recalled due to salmonella risk
The well-known dog food brand Blue Ridge Beef has announced a recall of several batches of puppy food. Here’s the list of affected products.
If you have a puppy at home and buy Blue Ridge Beef dog food, pay close attention, as the company has announced a recall of 9,600 pounds of food due to potential salmonella contamination.
The alert was issued after a customer reported their pet falling ill. A sample of the food was tested and confirmed to be contaminated with salmonella. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall affects seven states: Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Which Puppy Food batches have been recalled?
Specifically, the recalled product is Blue Ridge Beef’s two-pound packages of frozen Puppy Mix. Here are the details of the affected batches:
- Brand: Blue Ridge Beef
- Product: Puppy Mix
- Package size: 2 lb
- UPC Code: 854298001696
- Lot Numbers: 08/06/N25 (lot) and 08/16/N25 (lot)
- Distribution dates: August 6, 2024, to August 23, 2024
The FDA urges consumers who have purchased any of these products to return them to the place of purchase or dispose of them in a way that prevents access by children or animals. Additionally, they recommend washing and sanitizing pet food bowls, cups, and storage containers.
What are the symptoms of salmonella?
Salmonella in pets can present with symptoms such as lethargy, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some dogs may exhibit milder symptoms, such as decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. If your pet shows any of these symptoms or has consumed the recalled product, please contact your veterinarian.
However, pets aren’t the only ones at risk. Humans can also contract salmonella from handling the contaminated product, according to the FDA, “especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.”
Symptoms in humans include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. In severe cases, salmonella can cause arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.
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*This article was written in Spanish and translated with the help of AI.
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