Blue Ridge Beef – Natural Mix: Salmonella contamination
Blue Ridge Beef is recalling 5,700 lbs of 2 lb Natural Mix pet food due to Salmonella contamination. Products sold between Jan 3-24, 2025, with lot N25/12/31. Risk of illness in pets and humans from handling contaminated food.
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Salmonella contamination
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What happened, in plain English
Blue Ridge Beef is recalling 5,700 pounds of their 2 lb Natural Mix pet food because it was contaminated with Salmonella. This poses a risk of illness in pets and humans, especially if hands aren't properly washed after handling the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274727-blue-ridge-beef-natural-mix-salmonella-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274727-blue-ridge-beef-natural-mix-salmonella-contamination-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: FDA pet food announcement (Jan 2025)
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“Blue Ridge Beef Natural Mix: Salmonella Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274727-blue-ridge-beef-natural-mix-salmonella-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall pet food announcement (Jan 2025) (https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/blue-ridge-beef-issues-recall-blue-ridge-beef-natural-mix-due-salmonella-contamination).
Why it’s dangerous
Salmonella bacteria in the pet food can cause illness in pets and humans. Symptoms in pets include lethargy, diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Humans may experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or fever after handling the product without proper handwashing.
Who’s affected
Pet owners who purchased the recalled Blue Ridge Beef Natural Mix between January 3 and January 24, 2025, are affected. Pets and humans who handle the product without thorough handwashing are at higher risk of Salmonella infection.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the lot number N25/12/31 stamped on the end of the chubs/bags. The product has UPC 854298001054 and was sold between January 3 and January 24, 2025, in stores across Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee, and Rhode Island.
- Brand
Blue Ridge Beef- Product
Blue Ridge Beef – Natural Mix: Salmonella contamination- Category
Pet food
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Recalled Product
Do not feed the recalled product to pets or any other animals.
Return or Destroy Product
Return to place of purchase or destroy the food in a way that children, pets, and wildlife cannot access.
Wash Hands and Surfaces
Always wash and sanitize hands after handling recalled food or any utensils that come in contact with recalled food.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
No, the product has been contaminated with Salmonella and is not safe for pets or humans to consume.
What are the symptoms of Salmonella in pets?
Pets may show lethargy, diarrhea, fever, vomiting, or decreased appetite. Some pets can be carriers without showing symptoms.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Check for lot number N25/12/31 stamped on the end of the chubs/bags. The product has UPC 854298001054 and was sold between January 3 and January 24, 2025, in stores across Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee, and Rhode Island.
Do I need to contact a doctor if my pet ate this product?
If your pet shows symptoms after consuming the product, contact your veterinarian. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor for symptoms and contact healthcare providers if needed.
Contact Blue Ridge Beef
We’ve drafted a message you can send Blue Ridge Beef to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall petfood:blue-ridge-beef-issues-recall-blue-ridge-beef-natural-mix-due-salmonella-contamination — Blue Ridge Beef Hello, I own a Blue Ridge Beef – Natural Mix: Salmonella contamination that is covered by recall petfood:blue-ridge-beef-issues-recall-blue-ridge-beef-natural-mix-due-salmonella-contamination from Blue Ridge Beef. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall pet food announcement (Jan 2025) (January 31, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official FDA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.