Recalled: Blue Ridge Beef Recalls Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix and Kitten Mix Due to Salmonella Contamination (April 11, 2025)
The Blue Ridge Beef recall was prompted by a customer complaint about animal illness. Samples collected on March 20, 2025, tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria on April 1, 2025.
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Pet Food Recall
This product was recalled. Check the affected lots below and stop feeding any that match.
- Brand
- Blue Ridge Beef
- Hazard
- Salmonella, Listeria
- Recall date
- Apr 14, 2025
- Distribution
- Sold in retail stores across nine U
- Type
- Recall
- Status
- Ongoing
Why was it recalled?
The Blue Ridge Beef recall was prompted by a customer complaint about animal illness. Samples collected on March 20, 2025, tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria on April 1, 2025. These pathogens can pose significant health risks to both pets and humans—especially if proper hygiene is not followed when handling pet food.
- Company
- Blue Ridge Beef
- Product Name
- Puppy Mix and Kitten Mix
- Cause
- Potential Salmonella and Listeria contamination
- Announcement
- FDA - April 11, 2025
- What was recalled
- Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix and Kitten Mix
- Distribution
- Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York State, Tennessee, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin
Overview
Blue Ridge Beef of Statesville, NC is recalling 1,080 lbs. of its Kitten Mix (2 lb logs, Lot #N26 0114) and 1,380 lbs. of its Puppy Mix (2 lb logs, Lot #N25 1230) due to potential contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were distributed between January 3 to January 24, 2025, and were primarily sold in retail stores across nine U.S. states. Contamination was confirmed following testing initiated by the New York State Department of Agriculture and verified by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture.
No human or pet illnesses have been officially reported at the time of the announcement.
What Products Did Blue Ridge Beef Recall on April 11, 2025?
- Product Name: Size: 2 lb logs Lot Numbers:
What should you do?
If you have purchased the affected product, return it to the place of purchase or securely dispose of it in a way that children, pets, and wildlife cannot access it. Do not sell, donate, or feed the recalled product to pets or other animals.
After handling the recalled product or any surfaces that may have come into contact with it, wash and sanitize your hands, pet food bowls, cups, and storage containers.
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Contact Information
Brand’s recall history
- Website
- www.blueridgebeef.com
- blueridgebeefnc@yahoo.com
- Phone
- 704-873-2072
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm ET
What should you do?
- 1
If you have purchased the affected product, return it to the place of purchase or securely dispose of it in a way that children, pets, and wildlife cannot access it.
- 2
Do not sell, donate, or feed the recalled product to pets or other animals.
- 3
After handling the recalled product or any surfaces that may have come into contact with it, wash and sanitize your hands, pet food bowls, cups, and storage containers.
- 4
View other recent pet food recalls here, and if you have not done so already, we urge you to sign up now for Petful’s FREE recall alerts by email.
- 5
Our free alerts are saving pets’ lives.
Primary source
This recall is documented in the official notice. Read the recall announcement →