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Recalled: Blue Ridge Beef Recall for Natural Mix for Cats and Dogs Due to Salmonella (January 31, 2025)

The product tested positive for Salmonella contamination following a sample collected by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture on January 8, 2025. The contamination poses a health risk to both pets and humans.

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Recalled: Blue Ridge Beef Recall for Natural Mix for Cats and Dogs Due to Salmonella (January 31, 2025)
Recall at a glance
Brand
Blue Ridge Beef
Hazard
Salmonella
Recall date
Feb 3, 2025
Distribution
Distributed to select retail stores across multiple states between January 3, 2025, and January 24, 2025
Type
Recall
Status
Ongoing

Why was it recalled?

The product tested positive for Salmonella contamination following a sample collected by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture on January 8, 2025. The contamination poses a health risk to both pets and humans.

Summary
Company
Blue Ridge Beef
Product Name
Natural Mix
Cause
Potential Salmonella contamination
Announcement
FDA - January 31, 2025
What was recalled
Blue Ridge Beef Natural Mix 2 lb logs
Distribution
Retail stores across Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee, and Rhode Island.

Overview

Blue Ridge Beef is recalling approximately 5,700 lbs. of their Natural Mix due to confirmed Salmonella contamination. The affected product, packaged in 2 lb logs, was distributed in select retail stores across multiple states between January 3, 2025, and January 24, 2025. The recall affects lots with the lot number N26/12/31 and UPC 854298001054.

What Products did blue Ridge beef recall on january 31, 2025?

  • Product Name: Natural Mix Size: 2 lb UPC: 854298001054
  • Lot Number: N26/12/31 (stamped on clips at the end of the package)
  • Manufacturing Dates: January 3, 2025 – January 24, 2025

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

Blue Ridge Beef

Brand’s recall history

Website
www.blueridgebeef.com
Email
blueridgebeefnc@yahoo.com
Phone
704-873-2072
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm ET

Affected products & lot codes

ProductSizeLot codeUPCBest-by
(stamped on clips at the end of the package)N26/12/31
Manufacturing Dates: January 3, 2025 – January 24, 2025

What should you do?

  1. 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. 2

    Do not sell, donate, or feed the recalled product to pets or other animals.

  3. 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. 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. 5

    Our free alerts are saving pets’ lives.

Primary source

This recall is documented in the official notice. Read the recall announcement →