Viva Raw recalled several pet food products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination5. The affected products include Viva Turkey for Dogs Ground, Viva Turkey for Dogs Chunked, Viva Turkey for Cats, Viva Pure Turkey, and Viva Beef & Turkey for Puppies, all manufactured under Lot 21244. These products were distributed to customers in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Listeria infection in pets can cause mild to severe diarrhea, anorexia, fever, nervousness, muscular and respiratory issues, miscarriage, depression, shock, and in extreme instances, death. Infected pets, even if they do not show symptoms, can act as carriers and transfer L. monocytogenes through their feces and saliva into the home environment and to people and other pets in the household.
The contaminated Viva Raw products were distributed directly to consumers in all fifty states and the District of Columbia5. The products were shipped as frozen 1 lb bricks in clear vacuum packaging. No expiration dates were listed on the packaging.