# Viva recall: Ground Beef for Dogs and Ground Chicken for Dogs and Cats > 25 August 2025: US FDA published a recall of Ground Beef for Dogs and Ground Chicken for Dogs and Cats (Viva). Reason: Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes… - Source page: https://pawmultiverse.com/r/us/us-fda-animal-recalls/2025-08-25-145e80f5/ - Official notice: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/viva-raw-issues-voluntary-recall-two-lots-dog-and-cat-foods-due-salmonella-and-listeria - Authority: US FDA - Country: United States - Announced: 2025-08-25 - Brand: Viva - Company: Viva Raw LLC. - Product: Ground Beef for Dogs and Ground Chicken for Dogs and Cats - Reason: Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination - Lot codes: 21495, 21975, 21495 or Lot 21975 - Record status: listed ## Questions ### Which Viva products are recalled? Ground Beef for Dogs and Ground Chicken for Dogs and Cats, sold under Viva. Lot or batch codes: 21495, 21975, 21495 or Lot 21975. ### Why was it recalled? Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. ### 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-two-lots-dog-and-cat-foods-due-salmonella-and-listeria ## In English, briefly (AI-written) Viva Raw LLC is recalling Ground Beef for Dogs and Ground Chicken for Dogs and Cats due to contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The recall of the Viva brand products was announced on August 25, 2025. ## Licence Paw Multiverse recall record, CC BY 4.0. Cite: https://pawmultiverse.com/r/us/us-fda-animal-recalls/2025-08-25-145e80f5/. This is what an authority published, not advice.