Viva Raw issues voluntary Salmonella recall for two lots amid wider raw-pet-food recalls

Viva Raw’s recall is not a new June 1, 2026 action. The company’s voluntary recall was announced on August 25, 2025, and covers two lots of raw pet food after contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes was identified. (fda.gov) ### Which products are actually covered? The FDA said the recall applies to Lot 21495 and Lot 21975 from Viva Raw LLC of Charlotte, North Carolina. The affected products are Viva Ground Beef for Dogs and Viva Beef & Turkey for Puppies in Lot 21495, and Viva Ground Chicken for Dogs, Viva Chunked Chicken for Dogs, Viva Chicken for Cats, and Viva Pure Chicken in Lot 21975. (fda.gov) Viva Raw’s own recall page says customers who received products from those lots were contacted directly. The company posted additional recall details on a dedicated page for the two lot numbers. ### Why are Salmonella and Listeria the concern here? The FDA notice said both pathogens can affect animals eating the food and people handling it. (fda.gov) Contaminated pet food can expose owners through contact with the product itself and with surfaces that touched it. dvm360 reported that owners should stop using the affected products immediately and wash and sanitize pet food bowls, cups and storage containers. That guidance matches the standard contamination-control steps described in the recall notice. (fda.gov) ### How do owners check whether they have recalled food? Viva Raw said owners should look for the specific lot numbers tied to the recall. The company’s recall page names the affected lots and products, and the FDA posted the same list in its recall alert. (vivarawpets.com) The company also said potentially affected customers were emailed. For anyone with food from the listed lots, the practical step is to stop feeding it and follow the disposal and cleaning instructions in the recall notices. (fda.gov) ### Is this part of a broader pattern in raw pet food recalls? dvm360 reported on May 15, 2026 that a nationwide raw pet food recall over Salmonella contamination was among the notable animal-health developments it was tracking. Separately, dvm360 reported on May 28, 2026 that Raaw Energy’s raw frozen dog food recall had expanded to more than 180 lots after additional testing found Listeria monocytogenes. (dvm360.com) Truth about Pet Food’s recall listings also show multiple raw-pet-food recalls across 2025 and 2026, including Viva Raw’s August 2025 recall and more recent actions involving other brands. (vivarawpets.com) That does not establish a single common cause, but it does show raw-food contamination recalls have remained active across the category. ### What should owners do next? The FDA recall notice and Viva Raw’s recall page remain the primary references for lot numbers, affected recipes and handling instructions. (vivarawpets.com) Owners with Lot 21495 or Lot 21975 should stop using the food, discard it in a way children, pets and wildlife cannot access, and sanitize any bowls, utensils or storage containers that contacted it. (dvm360.com) The next step for consumers is to verify the lot number against the FDA and Viva Raw notices and, if needed, contact the company using the recall information posted with those notices. (fda.gov) (truthaboutpetfood.com)