Maker: Blue Ridge Beef
Cause: Potential Salmonella contamination
Announcement: FDA announcement dated January 31, 2025 (archived here)
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.
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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
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.
Health Risks:
For humans:
Salmonella can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), abdominal cramping, and fever. Rarely, it can lead to more serious conditions such as infections in the arteries, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Anyone who has handled the recalled product and exhibits these symptoms should seek medical attention.
For pets:
Pets consuming the contaminated product may experience lethargy, diarrhea (often bloody), fever, vomiting, decreased appetite, and abdominal pain. Infected pets can also be carriers of the bacteria, potentially infecting other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and shows any symptoms, contact your veterinarian immediately.
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.
For more details, contact Blue Ridge Beef at [email protected] or call 704-873-2072.
For further updates, visit their website: Blue Ridge Beef Contact.
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