# Viva recall: Raw dog and cat food

> 1 July 2024: US FDA published a recall of Raw dog and cat food (Viva). Reason: Listeria monocytogenes. Lot codes, barcodes and what to do.

- Source page: https://pawmultiverse.com/r/us/us-fda-animal-recalls/2024-07-01-418c5c71/
- Official notice: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/viva-raw-issues-voluntary-recall-dog-and-cat-food-including-select-viva-turkey-recipes-lot-21244-due
- Authority: US FDA
- Country: United States
- Announced: 2024-07-01
- Brand: Viva
- Company: Viva Raw, LLC
- Product: Raw dog and cat food
- Reason: Listeria monocytogenes
- Lot codes: 21244, 21244 because this lot, 21244 are affected
- Record status: listed

## Questions

### Which Viva products are recalled?

Raw dog and cat food, sold under Viva. Lot or batch codes: 21244, 21244 because this lot, 21244 are affected.

### Why was it recalled?

Listeria monocytogenes.

### What should I do if I have it?

Stop feeding it and keep it away from pets and children. Keep the packaging and the receipt. If your pet has eaten it and seems unwell, call your vet. Most shops refund or replace recalled pet food.

### Is this recall still active?

Yes. US FDA still lists it (checked 27 October 2026).

### Where is the official notice?

On the US FDA website: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/viva-raw-issues-voluntary-recall-dog-and-cat-food-including-select-viva-turkey-recipes-lot-21244-due

## In English, briefly (AI-written)

Viva Raw, LLC announced a recall of its Viva raw dog and cat food due to Listeria monocytogenes. The recall of Viva raw dog and cat food was announced on 2024-07-01.

## Licence

Paw Multiverse recall record, CC BY 4.0. Cite: https://pawmultiverse.com/r/us/us-fda-animal-recalls/2024-07-01-418c5c71/. This is what an authority published, not advice.