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Cat food sold in NY stores recalled for possible salmonella contamination

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January 8, 2025

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Cat food sold in NY stores recalled for possible salmonella contamination

New York pet owners should check the labels on their animal’s food as over 1,000 pounds of cat food has been recalled for potential salmonella contamination.

North Carolina-based Blue Ridge Beef recalled their Kitten Mix after a sample of the product taken and tested by the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Resources and Massachusetts State Public Health Laboratory returned a positive result for salmonella after a customer complained of animal illness, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Here’s what to know.

Which products have been recalled

Two-pound logs of Blue Ridge Beef’s Kitten Mix packaged in clear plastic with lot code N25-0716 and UPC 854298001436 have been recalled. The affected products were distributed between July 18, 2024-July 26, 2024 and sold primarily in retail stores throughout New York, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Blue Ridge Beef has not immediately responded to the USA TODAY Network’s request for comment.

Salmonella symptoms to look out for

If your pet has a salmonella infection, they may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting, according to the company’s notice, and some may only show signs of decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and is exhibiting these symptoms, it’s a good idea to contact your veterinarian.

Infected but otherwise healthy pets can also be carriers and infect other animals or humans. Most people infected with salmonella experience diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, the CDC said, with symptoms beginning six hours to six days after ingesting the bacteria.

And while most people recover without treatment after four to seven days, some people — such as children younger than five, adults 65 or older and people with weakened immune systems — may experience more severe illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization.

What to do if you’ve purchased the recalled product

The company is urging those who have purchased the recalled product to return it to where they bought it from or destroy the product in a way that children, pets and wildlife can’t access.

Be sure to also wash and sanitize any pet food bowls, cups and storage containers that may have come in contact with the affected product.

Contributing: USA TODAY

Emily Barnes reports on consumer-related issues for the USA TODAY Network’s New York Connect Team, focusing on scam and recall-related topics. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @byemilybarnes. Get in touch at ebarnes@gannett.com.