On January 27, 2024, Viva issued a voluntary recall of the following duck-based pet food products due to potential Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes contamination:
- Viva Duck for Dogs (Ground)
- Viva Duck for Dogs (Chunked)
- Viva Duck for Cats
- Viva Pure Duck (for cats and dogs)
What You Need to Know About Salmonella Poisoning:
- If your pet has a Salmonella infection, they may exhibit symptoms such as lethargy, fever, diarrhea (including bloody diarrhea), and vomiting.
- Less obvious signs include decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain.
- Even if your pet is otherwise healthy after infection, they can still be carriers of Salmonella and potentially infect other animals or humans.
Important Message for People Handling These Foods:
- There is a risk to humans from handling these contaminated pet foods, especially if they have not washed their hands after contact.
- Symptoms of Salmonella infection in humans include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (including bloody diarrhea), abdominal cramping, and fever.
Recalled Dog Foods:
- The affected pet food products are packaged as frozen 1 lb. bricks in clear vacuum packaging.
- The specific lot number associated with the recall is 22853.
Next Steps for Consumers:
- If you have purchased any of these recalled products, stop feeding them to your dogs immediately.
- Dispose of the products in a way that prevents access by children, pets, and wildlife.
- Sanitize pet food bowls, cups, and storage containers.
For more information or to request a refund, you can contact Viva through this response form. Prioritizing your pet’s health and safety is crucial!
Reporting pet food problems:
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area. Or go to the FDA’s “Report a Pet Food Complaint” page.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
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