Overview

• Blue Ridge Beef has recalled 2-pound packages of its frozen Puppy Mix sold between August 6 and August 23 in seven U.S. states: Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.
• The recall was initiated after a customer reported a litter of puppies falling ill, with subsequent testing confirming salmonella contamination.
• The affected products are marked with the UPC code 854298001696 and lot numbers 08/06/N25 or 08/16/N25, according to the FDA notice.
• Salmonella poses risks to both pets and humans, with symptoms in pets including lethargy, diarrhea, fever, and vomiting, and in humans, symptoms such as nausea, fever, and abdominal cramps.
• Customers are advised to return or safely dispose of the recalled products and to thoroughly clean any surfaces or utensils that may have come into contact with them.