Recall Announced
Viva Recall: Raw dog and cat food
Why: Listeria monocytogenes
Check the lot codes in the official FDA announcement →- Brand
- Viva
- Product
- Raw dog and cat food
- Company
- Viva Raw, LLC
- Problem
- Listeria
- Announced
- July 1, 2024
- Affects
- Dogs & cats
What Listeria means for your household
Listeria monocytogenes is above all a risk to the people handling the food — especially pregnant women, older adults, young children and anyone with a weakened immune system. Treat the food, the bowls and anything it touched as contaminated, and wash your hands after handling them.
What to do if you have this product
- Check your bag, can or box
Compare the brand, product name, size, lot code and best-by date with the list in the announcement. Only the listed lots are recalled.
- Stop feeding it
Put it away from your pets straight away. Don’t give it away or donate it.
- Keep the packaging — or photograph it
The lot code and best-by date are what the shop or company needs for a refund, and what FDA needs if you report a problem.
- Return or throw it away safely
Follow the announcement — most companies refund at the store. If you throw it out, seal it in a bag in a lidded bin so other animals can’t get to it.
- Clean up
Wash bowls, scoops and storage containers in hot soapy water, and wash your hands afterwards.
- Call your vet if your pet seems unwell
Tell them which product and lot your pet ate, and when.
- Report problems to FDA
If your pet got sick, report it to FDA through the Safety Reporting Portal — the lot number is the most useful detail you can give.
Other Viva recalls
- Ground Beef for Dogs and Ground Chicken for Dogs and CatsAug 25, 2025 · Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Sources
Summary of a public recall announcement. Only the lots listed in the announcement are affected, and the announcement is the final word on lot codes, dates and refunds. This page is general information, not veterinary advice — call your vet if your pet seems unwell.