An important announcement for pet owners: Pet food brand Viva Raw issued a voluntary recall of several varieties of its raw dog and cat food products due to possible salmonella and listeria contamination.
The recalled products include Viva Ground Beef for Dogs; Viva Beef & Turkey for Puppies; Viva Ground Chicken for Dogs; Viva Chunked Chicken for Dogs; Viva Chicken for Cats and Viva Pure Chicken.
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), 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 New York, Illinois, South Carolina, Florida, Kansas, California and Arizona.
The products were sold in frozen 1 lb. “bricks” in clear vacuum packaging. Their printed lot numbers are 21495 and 21975, and can be seen on the top of the packaging.
Lot 21495 contained:
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Viva Ground Beef for Dogs
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Viva Beef & Turkey for Puppies
Lot 21975 contained:
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Viva Ground Chicken for Dogs
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Viva Chunked Chicken for Dogs
Consumers who have products from Lot 21495 or Lot 21975 can contact Viva Raw at [email protected] for a refund. If you have one of these potentially contaiminated products, dispose the food where children, pets, and wildlife cannot access it. Do not sell or donate the recalled products, and do not feed the recalled product to pets or any other animals.
Be sure to wash and sanitize pet food bowls, cups, and storage containers. Also wash and sanitize your hands thoroughly after touching recalled food or any utensils that come in contact with recalled food.
Symptoms of Salmonella and Listeria Infection
Listeria is a bacteria found in water, soil and animal feces, and can contaminate different types of food products, even if refrigerated.
Salmonella is a bacterial food-borne illness that can cause a fever and various gastrointestinal symptoms.
Symptoms of listeria and salmonella infection in healthy people include:
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Diarrhea or bloody diarrhea
In rare instances, salmonella and listeria can cause more serious illnesses including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Older people, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to infection.
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Anyone experiencing these symptoms after handling the products should contact their doctor or medical provider.
The FDA reports that pets with salmonella or listeria may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets show milder symptoms such as little appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Infected pets can be carriers and contagious to other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product, contact your veterinarian immediately.
If you have further questions, email Viva Raw at [email protected] or call or text the company at (919) 371-8882 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday to Friday.
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