Viva Raw voluntarily recalled two lots of frozen raw pet food after North Carolina Department of Agriculture testing found samples positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. Affected SKUs include Viva Ground Beef for Dogs and Viva Beef & Turkey for Puppies (Lot 21495) and several chicken products (Lot 21975). Products were distributed July 2–August 21 directly to consumers nationwide and to a small number of select retailers. Items are sold as frozen 1-pound vacuum-sealed bricks with lot numbers printed on packaging. No illnesses have been reported. Consumers with affected products should dispose of them and wash and sanitize bowls, cups, and storage containers.
Charlotte-based pet food brand Viva Raw has voluntarily recalled two lots of raw pet food due to a risk of contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. Animals that eat the contaminated products can become ill, and pet owners who handle contaminated pet products are also at risk. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a notice of a voluntary recall on Monday. According to the notice, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture identified the potential contamination during routine testing.
Viva Raw recalled the following products: Viva Ground Beef for Dogs (Lot 21495) Viva Beef & Turkey for Puppies (Lot 21495) Viva Ground Chicken for Dogs (Lot 21975) Viva Chunked Chicken for Dogs (Lot 21975) Viva Chicken for Cats (Lot 21975) Viva Pure Chicken (Lot 21975) Only products from these lots are at risk of contamination, according to the company. You can find full product images on the FDA website.
Collection
[
|
...
]