Recalled: Viva Raw Recalls Voluntarily Due to Salmonella and Listeria Contamination (August 25, 2025)
The Viva Raw recall was prompted by routine testing conducted by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, which detected Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes in two product lots.
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Voluntary Recall
The manufacturer recalled this product voluntarily. Check the affected lots below and stop feeding any that match.
- Brand
- Viva Raw
- Hazard
- Salmonella, Listeria
- Recall date
- Aug 26, 2025
- Distribution
- Nationwide
- Type
- Voluntary
- Status
- Ongoing
Why was it recalled?
The Viva Raw recall was prompted by routine testing conducted by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, which detected Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes in two product lots. These pathogens can pose serious health risks to both pets and humans—especially if proper hygiene is not followed when handling pet food.
- Company
- Viva Raw LLC
- Product Name
- Ground Beef for Dogs, Beef & Turkey for Puppies, Ground Chicken for Dogs, Chunked Chicken for Dogs, Chicken for Cats, Pure Chicken
- Cause
- Potential Salmonella and Listeria contamination
- Announcement
- FDA - August 25, 2025
- What was recalled
- Viva Ground Beef for Dogs; Viva Beef & Turkey for Puppies Viva Ground Chicken for Dogs; Viva Chunked Chicken for Dogs; Viva Chicken for Cats; Viva Pure Chicken
- Distribution
- Direct to consumers nationwide; limited retail distribution in New York, Illinois, South Carolina, Florida, Kansas, California, and Arizona
Overview
Viva Raw recalls certain lots of its pet food due to potential contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The recall includes Lot 21495 (Ground Beef for Dogs, Beef & Turkey for Puppies) and Lot 21975 (Ground Chicken for Dogs, Chunked Chicken for Dogs, Chicken for Cats, Pure Chicken). The affected products were distributed nationwide and through select retailers in New York, Illinois, South Carolina, Florida, Kansas, California, and Arizona between July 2 and August 21, 2025.
No human or pet illnesses have been reported at the time of the announcement.
What Products Did Viva Raw Recall Voluntarily on August 25, 2025?
- Product Name: Size: 1 lb frozen bricks (vacuum sealed) 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.vivarawpets.com
- info@vivarawpets.com
- Phone
- (919) 371-8882
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 9am–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.
Primary source
This recall is documented in the official notice. Read the recall announcement →