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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Blue Ridge Beef Kitten and Puppy Mix Recalled for Salmonella and Listeria

Agency Publication Date: April 21, 2025
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Summary

Lea-Way Farms Inc. dba Blue Ridge Beef is recalling approximately 1,230 units of Kitten Mix for cats and Puppy Mix for dogs because they may be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The recall includes 2-pound clear plastic chub bags distributed across several states including Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maryland, Wisconsin, Rhode Island, Virginia, Massachusetts, New York, and Tennessee. Consumers who purchased these products should not feed them to their pets and are advised to return the product for a refund or dispose of it immediately.

Risk

Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in both pets and humans who handle the contaminated food. Affected pets may show signs of lethargy, diarrhea, fever, or vomiting, while humans may experience nausea, abdominal cramps, or more severe systemic illness if the bacteria is transferred via surfaces or hands.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the packaging of your 2 lb Blue Ridge Beef products for the following identifiers: Kitten Mix for Cats (UPC 8542980013436, Lot N26 0114) or Puppy Mix for Dogs (UPC 854298001696, Lot N25 1230).
  2. If you have animal health concerns, contact your veterinarian. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Lea-Way Farms Inc. dba Blue Ridge Beef for further instructions.
  3. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: If you have animal health concerns, contact your veterinarian. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Blue Ridge Beef Kitten Mix For Cats (2 lbs)
UPC Codes:
8542980013436
Lot Numbers:
N26 0114

Packaged in clear plastic chub bags, 15 packages per case.

Product: Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix For Dogs (2 lbs)
Variants: Frozen
UPC Codes:
854298001696
Lot Numbers:
N25 1230

Packaged in clear plastic chub bags, 15 packages per case.

Product Images

Image 1 โ€“ Labeling, Blue Ridge Puppy Mix

Image 1 โ€“ Labeling, Blue Ridge Puppy Mix

Image 2 โ€“ Labeling, Blue Ridge Kitten Mix

Image 2 โ€“ Labeling, Blue Ridge Kitten Mix

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 96687
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Lea-Way Farms Inc. dba Blue Ridge Beef
Sold By: retail stores
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (540 units; 690 units)
Distributed To: Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maryland, Wisconsin, Rhode Island, Virginia, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee
Agency Last Updated: May 1, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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