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The pet meals supply service Viva Uncooked has introduced a voluntary recall of a few of their canine and cat meals. One lot of pet meals, which included 5 totally different merchandise, examined optimistic for Listeria monocytogene. Fortunately, no pets have gotten sick, however the contamination poses a threat to any pet who ingests it. 

The contaminated batch is Lot 21244 of merchandise Viva Turkey for Canines Floor, Viva Turkey for Canines Chunked, Viva Turkey for Cats, Viva Pure Turkey, and Viva Beef & Turkey for Puppies. The presence of Listeria was found throughout an inspection by the U.S. Meals and Drug Administration (FDA) and The North Carolina Division of Agriculture (NCDA).

Listeria is a foodborne sickness that may trigger severe signs for canine and cats. Pets with Listeria could expertise “delicate to extreme diarrhea, anorexia, fever, nervous, muscular and respiratory indicators, miscarriage, despair, shock and dying,” defined the FDA.

Viva Uncooked and the FDA suggest contacting your veterinarian instantly in case your pet reveals signs after ingesting contaminated meals. Even when a pet doesn’t present signs, they will switch Listeria to different individuals and pets by their feces and saliva — so all family members must be monitored if a pet is uncovered. Listeria may also be unfold by touching contaminated surfaces, akin to canine bowls.

For those who had any of the above merchandise shipped to you between Could 16 and June 28, examine the product label for the lot quantity. You probably have a product from Lot 21244, you’ll be able to contact [email protected] for a refund. The FDA recommends that  “it’s best to then destroy the meals in a manner that youngsters, pets, and wildlife can not entry” — and don’t feed any of the remaining meals to your pets. 

Touching Listeria-infected meals with naked fingers might be harmful, so take protecting measures if the container has been opened. “Whereas sporting gloves or utilizing paper towels, place the contaminated meals in a sealed plastic bag and throw it within the rubbish,” the FDA advises. 

Viva Pets has supplied a FAQ for involved pet dad and mom. “We’re devoted to continued enhancements in our meals security and high quality and are dedicated to sharing extra updates as we transfer ahead,” they wrote.