Viva Raw issues voluntary recall

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Two lots of its dog and cat food are being recalled due to Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes contamination.

Viva Raw LLC, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, announced that it has issued a voluntary recall for 2 lots of dog and cat food because of contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria). The recalled lots are:

  • Lot 21495 (Viva Ground Beef for Dogs; Viva Beef & Turkey for Puppies)
  • Lot 21975 (Viva Ground Chicken for Dogs; Viva Chunked Chicken for Dogs; Viva Chicken for Cats; Viva Pure Chicken).

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture identified the contamination during routine testing, and only the lots listed above were affected. As of August 25, 2025, no illness was reported in dogs, cats, or humans related to the recall.

According to the recall, the impacted lots were distributed directly to consumers across the US as well as some small, selected retailers located in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, New York, and South Carolina between July 2, 2025, and August 21, 2025. Each of the products were frozen 1 lb bricks in a clear vacuum packaging and the lot number is printed on top of the packaging.

A pet infected with Salmonella or Listeria can present as lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets could also only present with decreased appetite, fever, and adnominal pain. It is possible for pets to also be otherwise healthy when they are infected but can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. Anyone whose pet ingested one of the affected lots should contact their veterinarian.

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For humans, if infected with either Salmonella or Listeria, they should monitor themselves for the following symptoms: adnominal cramping, fever, nausea, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea. In rare instances, Salmonella or Listeria can result in more serious ailments such as arterial infections, arthritis, endocarditis, eye irritation, muscle pain, and urinary tract symptoms. Anyone presenting with these signs after having contact with the contaminated lots should contact their healthcare provides. The FDA also noted that persons who are pregnant are especially susceptible to Listeria infections, and it can cause a miscarriage. People who have weak immune systems as well as the younger and elderly populations are also more vulnerable to infections.

Anyone who is in possession of a contaminated lot should contact Vivia Raw at info@vivarawpets.com for a refund on any remaining product and should dispose of the product in a way that is in accessible for children, pets, and wildlife. Those in possession of the product should not donate or sell it, feed it to pets or other animals, and all pet food bowls, cups, and storage containers should be washed and sanitized.

Reference

  1. Viva Raw Issues Voluntary Recall of Two Lots of Dog and Cat Foods Due to Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination. News release. US Food and Drug Administration. August 25, 2025. Accessed August 26, 2025. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/viva-raw-issues-voluntary-recall-two-lots-dog-cat-foods-due-salmonella-and-listeria-monocytogenes

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