US EditionPet Food Recalled Due to Potential Contamination of Salmonella, Listeria
Viva Raw LLC recalled two dog and cat food lots after North Carolina testing found Salmonella and Listeria contamination, with no illnesses reported to date, FDA said.
- On August 25, 2025, Viva Raw LLC of Charlotte, North Carolina voluntarily recalled two lots of dog and cat foods due to Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported.
- Routine testing by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture found contamination, prompting Viva Raw LLC to investigate its testing, sanitation, and pathogen interventions.
- The recall targets Lot 21495 and Lot 21975 products, including Viva Ground Beef for Dogs and Viva Ground Chicken for Dogs, sold as one-pound frozen bricks in clear vacuum packaging.
- Owners in possession of the recalled lots should contact Viva Raw at info@vivarawpets.com or call/text 919-371-8882 for a refund, avoid selling or donating, and safely dispose of the food; wash and sanitize bowls, containers, and hands.
- Although no illnesses were reported as of August 25, 2025, Salmonella and Listeria infections can sicken pets and pose risks to humans, especially pregnant people and those with weakened immune systems, and symptomatic individuals should seek care.
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