The pet food company is voluntarily withdrawing certain lots of beef and chicken dog foods due to potential Salmonella and Listeria. 

The advisory states not to feed certain lots of the brand’s pet food due to potential Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. 

Billie Johnson, Ph.D., of BHJ North America shares insights on the evolution of food safety in the pet food industry.

The recall involves four products for dogs and cats in one lot.

Blue Ridge Beef has recalled several lots of kitten and puppy formulas for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes risk.

Fifty-five dog and cat food formulas are included in the expanded recall.

At least 40 cases of illness have been reported since July 2020.

The expanded recall now involves 78 lots of product across various brands.

Three lots of the company’s Victor Super Premium Dog Food Select Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula may be contaminated with Salmonella.

A single sample of the company’s Retriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food tested positive for Salmonella.