India, Aug. 27 -- Viva Raw, a pet food company in Charlotte, North Carolina, is recalling several dog and cat food lots across the US over possible salmonella and listeria contamination, as reported by Newsweek.

The recall covers Lot 21495 (Viva Ground Beef for Dogs; Viva Beef & Turkey for Puppies) and Lot 21975 (Viva Ground Chicken for Dogs; Viva Chunked Chicken for Dogs; Viva Chicken for Cats; Viva Pure Chicken). "Salmonella and Listeria can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products," the company said on the FDA website.

The affected pro...