Viva Raw LLC issued the dog and cat food recall due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination3. The recall affects products manufactured under Lot 21244, and customers who purchased these products can contact Viva Raw for a refund. The FDA recommends disposing of contaminated products in a manner that prevents access by children, pets, and wildlife, and advises against touching the products with bare hands.
Viva Raw LLC recalled its pet food products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a foodborne pathogen that can cause illness in both pets and humans6. The recall was issued after the FDA tested samples from Lot 21244 and found them to be positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
The Viva Raw recall affects products manufactured under Lot 21244, which includes Viva Turkey for Dogs Ground, Viva Turkey for Dogs Chunked, Viva Turkey for Cats, Viva Pure Turkey, and Viva Beef & Turkey for Puppies3. These products have been found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, posing a potential health risk to both people and pets.