Blue Ridge Beef – Puppy Mix: Potential Foodborne Illness - Salmonella
Blue Ridge Beef is recalling 9,600 lbs of Puppy Mix (lots 08/06/N25 and 08/16/N25) due to Salmonella contamination. This poses a risk of foodborne illness in pets and humans, especially without proper handwashing after handling.
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Potential Foodborne Illness - Salmonella
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What happened, in plain English
Blue Ridge Beef is recalling 9,600 pounds of their Puppy Mix pet food because it was contaminated with Salmonella. This can cause foodborne illness in pets and humans, especially if proper handwashing isn't done after handling the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274729-blue-ridge-beef-puppy-mix-recall-salmonella-foodborne-illness-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274729-blue-ridge-beef-puppy-mix-recall-salmonella-foodborne-illness-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: FDA pet food announcement (Dec 2024)
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“Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix Recall: Salmonella Foodborne Illness Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274729-blue-ridge-beef-puppy-mix-recall-salmonella-foodborne-illness-risk. Based on FDA recall pet food announcement (Dec 2024) (https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/blue-ridge-beef-issues-voluntary-recall-blue-ridge-beef-puppy-mix-due-salmonella-contamination).
Why it’s dangerous
Salmonella contamination in the pet food can cause foodborne illness in pets and humans. Symptoms in pets include lethargy, diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Humans can get infected through contact with contaminated products without proper handwashing, leading to symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Who’s affected
Pet owners who purchased the recalled Puppy Mix between August 6 and August 23, 2024, in Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, or New York 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 product name 'Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix', size '2 lb', UPC 854298001696, and lot numbers 08/06/N25 or 08/16/N25 stamped on the end of the chubs/bags. The products were sold between August 6 and August 23, 2024, in retail stores across Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using Recalled Product
Do not feed the recalled Puppy Mix to pets or any other animals. Destroy the product in a way that children, pets, and wildlife cannot access.
Wash Hands Thoroughly
Always wash and sanitize your hands after handling recalled food or any utensils that come in contact with recalled food.
Sanitize Pet Food Bowls
Wash and sanitize pet food bowls, cups, and storage containers that may have come into contact with the recalled product.
Questions people ask
What is the specific Salmonella risk with this product?
Salmonella can cause foodborne illness in pets and humans, including symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. Infected pets may become carriers and spread the bacteria to other animals or humans.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for the product name 'Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix', size '2 lb', UPC 854298001696, and lot numbers 08/06/N25 or 08/16/N25 stamped on the end of the chubs/bags. The products were sold between August 6 and August 23, 2024, in retail stores across Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.
What should I do if my pet ate the recalled product?
If your pet has consumed the recalled product and shows symptoms like lethargy, diarrhea, fever, or vomiting, contact your veterinarian immediately.
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-voluntary-recall-blue-ridge-beef-puppy-mix-due-salmonella-contamination — Blue Rid Hello, I own a Blue Ridge Beef – Puppy Mix: Potential Foodborne Illness - Salmonella that is covered by recall petfood:blue-ridge-beef-issues-voluntary-recall-blue-ridge-beef-puppy-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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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 (Dec 2024) (December 2, 2024)
- 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.