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Viva Raw, LLC is voluntarily recalling six of their dog and cat foods due to being contaminated with\u00a0Salmonella<\/em> and Listeria monocytogenes<\/em>\u00a0and is a potential health risk to people and pets.

Only the products manufactured under the following two lots are affected:

Lot # 21495:
\u2013 Viva Ground Beef for Dogs
\u2013 Viva Beef & Turkey for Puppies
Lot # 21975
\u2013 Viva Ground Chicken for Dogs
\u2013 Viva Chunked Chicken for Dogs
\u2013 Viva Chicken for Cats
\u2013 Viva Pure Chicken for Dogs & Cats

The products were distributed as frozen 1 lb bricks in clear vacuum packaging and shipped between July 2, 2025 and August 21, 2025.
No UPC\u2019s were provided with this recall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This recall has been added to the\u00a0Safe Pet Treats app<\/a>.\u00a0 Available on iTunes and Google Play.
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From the\u00a0FDA website<\/a>:
Viva Raw LLC, Charlotte, NC is voluntarily recalling two lots of dog and cat foods due to contamination with\u00a0Salmonella<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0Listeria monocytogenes<\/em>. The recall is for Lot 21495 (Viva Ground Beef for Dogs; Viva Beef & Turkey for Puppies) and Lot 21975 (Viva Ground Chicken for Dogs; Viva Chunked Chicken for Dogs; Viva Chicken for Cats; Viva Pure Chicken).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salmonella<\/em> and Listeria<\/em> can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthy people infected with Salmonella<\/em> or Listeria<\/em> should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella<\/em> and Listeria<\/em> 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. Pregnant women are especially susceptible to Listeria<\/em> infection, which can result in miscarriage. The young, the elderly, and people with weak immune systems are more vulnerable to infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pets with Salmonella<\/em> or Listeria<\/em> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The products were distributed between July 2, 2025 and August 21, 2025 directly to consumers nationwide and to a small number of select retailers in NY, IL, SC, FL, KS, CA, and AZ. The product is distributed as frozen 1 lb. bricks in clear vacuum packaging and the lot number is printed on the top of the packaging. Please see the attached example of product labels<\/a>External Link Disclaimer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The potential for contamination was identified after routine testing was conducted by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. Only products from Lots 21495 and 21975 are affected. No illnesses in dogs, cats, or humans related to these lots have been reported to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have products from Lot 21495<\/strong> or Lot 21975<\/strong>, please contact Viva Raw at info@vivarawpets.com<\/a> for a refund on any remaining product. You should then dispose of 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions, please email us at info@vivarawpets.com<\/a> or call\/text us at (919) 371-8882 between 9:00 am \u2013 5:00 pm EST Monday to Friday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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