Blue Ridge Beef – Kitten mix pet food: Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
Blue Ridge Beef is recalling 1,350 lbs of 2lb Kitten Mix pet food (Lot N25-0716) due to potential Salmonella contamination. This poses a risk of illness in pets and humans, especially without proper handwashing after handling.
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Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
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What happened, in plain English
Blue Ridge Beef is recalling 1,350 pounds of their 2-pound Kitten Mix pet food (Lot N25-0716) because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. This could cause illness in pets and humans, especially if hands aren't washed after handling the food. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274728-blue-ridge-beef-kitten-mix-pet-food-recall-salmonella-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274728-blue-ridge-beef-kitten-mix-pet-food-recall-salmonella-contamination · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: FDA pet food announcement (Jan 2025)
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“Blue Ridge Beef Kitten Mix Pet Food Recall: Salmonella Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274728-blue-ridge-beef-kitten-mix-pet-food-recall-salmonella-contamination. Based on FDA recall pet food announcement (Jan 2025) (https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/blue-ridge-beef-recalls-blue-ridge-beef-kitten-mix-due-salmonella-contamination).
Why it’s dangerous
Salmonella bacteria can cause illness in pets and humans, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. Infected pets may become lethargic or show bloody diarrhea, while humans can get sick if they don't wash hands after handling the contaminated food.
Who’s affected
Pet owners who bought the recalled Kitten Mix (2lb) between July 18-26, 2024 in states like Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York are most at risk. Pets and people handling the food without proper handwashing are particularly vulnerable.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Kitten Mix', size '2 1b', UPC 854298001436, and lot number N25-0716 stamped on the end of the bag. The product was sold between July 18-26, 2024 in specific states.
- Brand
Blue Ridge Beef- Category
Pet food
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Recalled Product
Do not feed the recalled Kitten Mix to pets or any animals.
Return or Destroy Product
Return to place of purchase or destroy the food so children, pets, and wildlife cannot access it.
Wash Hands and Surfaces
Always wash hands and sanitize pet food bowls, cups, and storage containers after handling recalled food.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
No, the recalled product may be contaminated with Salmonella and should not be consumed by pets or humans.
What are the symptoms of Salmonella infection?
Symptoms in pets include lethargy, diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. In humans, symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Check for the product name 'Kitten Mix', size '2 1b', UPC 854298001436, and lot number N25-0716 stamped on the end of the bag.
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-recalls-blue-ridge-beef-kitten-mix-due-salmonella-contamination — Blue Ridge Beef Blue Ri Hello, I own a Blue Ridge Beef that is covered by recall petfood:blue-ridge-beef-recalls-blue-ridge-beef-kitten-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 3, 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.