According to reports, the affected products were tested by a lab after a customer complaint of an animal illness, leading to the confirmation of salmonella and listeria contamination in the products.

Pet Food Confirmed to Be Contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria

Salmonella and listeria infections can cause severe symptoms in pets, including lethargy, diarrhea with or without blood present, vomiting, fever, loss of appetite, and a painful abdomen. However, not all animals produce symptoms once infected.

• Even without symptoms, pets can infect other animals and humans through direct contact or contaminated food and water.
• Pets can also carry the bacteria in their gastrointestinal tract and shed it in their feces, contaminating the environment.

Human Symptoms of Salmonella and Listeria Infection

For humans, symptoms of salmonella and listeria infection may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea with or without blood present, fever, and stomach cramps. In severe cases, both bacteria can cause arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.

1. It is essential to seek medical attention if you experience any of these symptoms to prevent the spread of the infection.
2. Preventing the spread of the infection is crucial, especially in vulnerable populations such as the elderly, pregnant women, and young children.

Blue Ridge Beef Recalls More Than 2,000 Pounds of Pet Food

The products were manufactured by the brand Blue Ridge Beef, and included in the recall are 1,380 pounds of Puppy Mix sold in 2-pound logs and marked with lot # N25 1230, as well as 1,080 pounds of Kitten Mix sold in 2-pound logs and marked with lot # N26 0114.

What to Do If You Have Recalled Blue Ridge Beef Products at Home

Consumers who have these products at home should return them to the point of purchase or destroy them.