Viva – Raw dog and cat food: Listeria monocytogenes
Viva Raw LLC is recalling specific dog and cat foods contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Products from Lot 21244, manufactured between May 16 and June 28, 2024, pose health risks to pets and humans. Consumers should stop using and destroy affected products.
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What happened, in plain English
Viva Raw LLC is recalling dog and cat foods from Lot 21244 due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This bacteria can cause serious illness in pets and humans, especially vulnerable groups like pregnant women, young children, and those with weakened immune systems. Affected products were sold between May 16 and June 28, 2024, and must be destroyed to prevent exposure. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274733-viva-raw-dog-and-cat-food-recall-listeria-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274733-viva-raw-dog-and-cat-food-recall-listeria-contamination-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: FDA pet food announcement (Jul 2024)
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“Viva Raw Dog and Cat Food Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274733-viva-raw-dog-and-cat-food-recall-listeria-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall pet food announcement (Jul 2024) (https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/viva-raw-issues-voluntary-recall-dog-and-cat-food-including-select-viva-turkey-recipes-lot-21244-due).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes bacteria can cause serious infections in pets and humans, leading to symptoms like fever, diarrhea, and in severe cases, meningitis or death. The bacteria spreads through contaminated food, contact with infected pets, or surfaces touched by contaminated food. Vulnerable groups, including pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems, face higher risks of severe illness.
Who’s affected
Pet owners who purchased Viva Turkey for Dogs Ground, Chunked, Cats, Pure Turkey, or Beef & Turkey for Puppies from Lot 21244 between May 16 and June 28, 2024. Pregnant people, young children, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria exposure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for products labeled with Lot #21244 from Viva Raw LLC. Affected items include Viva Turkey for Dogs Ground, Chunked, Cats, Pure Turkey, and Beef & Turkey for Puppies. These products were sold between May 16 and June 28, 2024, and distributed as frozen 1 lb bricks in clear vacuum packaging.
- Brand
Viva Raw- Category
Pet food
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Recalled Products
Do not feed or use any products from Lot 21244, as they contain Listeria monocytogenes that can cause serious illness in pets and humans.
Contact Viva Raw for Refund
Email info@vivarawpets.com to request a refund for remaining products and instructions for safe disposal.
Sanitize Affected Areas
Wash surfaces that touched the recalled products with soap and water to prevent Listeria spread.
Questions people ask
Which products are affected by this recall?
Viva Turkey for Dogs Ground, Chunked, Cats, Pure Turkey, and Beef & Turkey for Puppies from Lot 21244, manufactured between May 16 and June 28, 2024.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for products labeled with Lot #21244. These items were sold between May 16 and June 28, 2024, and distributed as frozen 1 lb bricks in clear vacuum packaging.
What should I do if my pet ate the recalled product?
Contact your veterinarian if your pet shows symptoms of Listeria infection, such as diarrhea, fever, or lethargy.
Is there a risk of human illness from this product?
Yes, Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness in humans, especially pregnant women, young children, and those with weakened immune systems.
Contact Viva Raw
We’ve drafted a message you can send Viva Raw to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall petfood:viva-raw-issues-voluntary-recall-dog-and-cat-food-including-select-viva-turkey-recipes-lot-21244-due — Vi Hello, I own a Viva Raw that is covered by recall petfood:viva-raw-issues-voluntary-recall-dog-and-cat-food-including-select-viva-turkey-recipes-lot-21244-due from Viva Raw. 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 (Jul 2024) (July 1, 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.
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