Blue Ridge Beef Issues a Recall of Its Natural Mix Due to Salmonella Contamination 

January 31st, 2025 – Blue Ridge Beef is recalling 5,700 lbs of its 2 lb log Natural Mix due to a contamination of Salmonella. The issue came to light when samples of the product were collected on January 8th, 2025 by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and tested positive for Salmonella. The firm was notified by the FDA on January 27th, 2025.

What was recalled?

• Product: 2 lb log of Blue Ridge Beef Natural Mix
• Lot number: N25/12/31
• UPC: 854298001054.

The recalled products were distributed between January 3rd, 2025 and January 24th, 2025. They were packaged in clear plastic and sold primarily in retail stores across Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York State, Tennessee, Rhode Island. 

Lot numbers are stamped in the clips on the end of the chubs/bags.

What to do?

Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to return to the place of purchase or destroy the food in a way that children, pets, and wildlife cannot access. 

Do not sell or donate the recalled products. Do not feed the recalled product to pets or any other animals. Wash and sanitize pet food bowls, cups, and storage containers. 

Always ensure you wash and sanitize your hands after handling recalled food or any utensils that come in contact with recalled food. For more information contact [email protected] or 704-873-2072

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.

Reporting pet food problems

The FDA encourages consumers to report complaints about pet food products electronically through the Safety Reporting Portal. Additionally, consumers can visit the SmartHub – Safety Intake Portal – Report a Product Problem (fda.gov) to obtain electronic assistance with submitting a report.

Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

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