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Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Further cat food recalled amid bird flu concerns with more cats falling ill
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has issued another raw cat food recall amid the ongoing bird flu outbreak in the US. Almost two weeks after the first voluntary recall of Wild Coast Raw food, two cats in different households in Washington tested positive for bird flu. One cat was euthanized, while the other had to spend time under veterinary care. Two lots of raw food products from Wild Coast Raw came under the voluntary recall, but it's not known whether the cases in Washington are linked to the recalled items or not. Now, Wild Coast has recalled further products, identified by lot numbers #22653, #22641, #22639, and #22672, all with a best-buy date of December 2025, along with #22660 and #22664 – as they all share similar production dates. The recalled products are all in small round white plastic containers with green labels. Two of Christine Knopp's 11 cats had to be euthanized after eating raw pet food, with another requiring a stay in intensive care. All of the cats who had eaten raw pet food later tested positive, with only one, who was kept apart from the others and fed canned food, remaining negative. Knopp, who lives in Portland, Oregon, and breeds and shows Cornish Rex cats, has fed her pets raw cat food for years, and believed that the Wild Coast food was being testing for bird flu. She told The Guardian, 'I've since learned, I don't think there's really a safe way to trust if someone says they're testing it,' she said. She's now switched to canned food for all of her cats. The USFDA, meanwhile, told cat parents: 'People who fed pets the recalled products should watch for symptoms of bird flu in their pets, including fever, lethargy, low appetite, reddened or inflamed eyes, discharge from the eyes and nose, difficulty breathing, and neurological signs like tremors, stiff body movements, seizure, lack of coordination, or blindness. People with pets exhibiting these signs after feeding this product should contact their veterinarian.' Here are 11 more signs to take your cat to the vet, too, because it's always best to err on the side of caution. No human infections have been identified as a result of handling the recalled products, but people should wash their hands after handling raw pet food and sanitize contact surfaces. 'People who handled contaminated products should watch for symptoms of bird flu, including eye redness or irritation (conjunctivitis), cough, sore throat, sneezing, runny/stuffy nose, muscle/body aches, headaches, fatigue, fever, trouble breathing, seizures, rash, diarrhea, nausea, and/or vomiting,' per USFDA advice. Looking to swap your cat's food? Here's our guide to the best dry cat foods on the market
Reuters
03-03-2025
- Health
- Reuters
Wild Coast recalling raw cat food on bird flu contamination risk, FDA says
March 3 (Reuters) - Wild Coast is recalling lots of its frozen raw chicken formula for cats as it could potentially be contaminated by the bird flu virus, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Monday. Last month, two house cats in Oregon were euthanized after testing positive for bird flu linked to their consumption of Wild Coast's pet food. The FDA said that the test results linked cat illnesses and deaths in Washington State and Oregon to one of the recalled lots of the pet food. The virus has infected millions of poultry since the nation's worst-ever outbreak began in 2022, along with thousands of dairy cattle and almost 70 people since April last year. The CDC has said the risk to the general public is low. Wild Coast, which initiated the recall on Saturday, could not immediately be reached for comment. Keep up with the latest medical breakthroughs and healthcare trends with the Reuters Health Rounds newsletter. Sign up here.
CBS News
19-02-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Raw pet food is recalled and warnings issued in two states after cats die of bird flu
Some lots of raw pet food sold in two states are being recalled after two indoor cats became ill with bird flu earlier this month and were euthanized due to the severity of their illnesses. Officials in Oregon and Washington issued public health alerts late last week after tests confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the felines, which lived in different households in Multnomah County, Oregon. Both cats had eaten the same brand of raw pet food before becoming ill, according to the notices. The virus was found in both the cats and food samples, including unopened containers, they said. As a result, Wild Coast Pet Foods is recalling Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula Lot #22660 and #22664 with a best-buy date of December 2025. People with the recalled product should dispose of immediately and contact the place of purchase for a refund. "If you currently feed our chicken formula and are concerned, I recommend cooking until 165 degrees, replacing with a non-poultry formula or replacing with a gently cooked formula," Tyler Duncan, founder of the company said in a statement posted on the company's website. Wild Coast's products are sold at retail stores throughout Washington and Oregon, with plans to expand to California, according to its website. Cats and HPAI Domestic and wild cats are particularly sensitive to bird flu. Dogs can also contract HPAI, but usually exhibit mild clinical signs and low mortality compared to cats, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. "At present, HPAI has not been detected in dogs in the United States, but there have been fatal cases in other countries," the FDA stated. The agency in January cited several recent investigations indicating the virus had been transmitted to cats through food, with more than a dozen cats killed or sickened by HPAI, most often by consuming unpasteurized milk or raw meats. The Oregon Department of Agriculture offers the following tips to protect pets: Do no feed your pet undercooked or raw meat, including uncooked or freeze-dried meat-based diets, treats or animal products. Do not feed your pet raw (unpasteurized) milk or colostrum. Stop pets from eating birds or other wild animals. Wash your hands after touching raw meat or interacting with poultry, livestock or animals outside your home. Consider changing clothing and shoes after interacting with animals or birds and before interacting with your pets. Contact your veterinarian if your pet appears sick and let them know of potential exposures. Pets with HPAI infections may experience fever, lethargy, low appetite, reddened or inflamed eyes, discharge from the eyes and nose, difficulty breathing, and neurological signs like tremors, seizure, incoordination, or blindness. If your pet has consumed this product and has any of these symptoms, contact your veterinarian immediately, The Washington State Department of Agriculture advised. The current human health risk is low, but people exposed should watch for symptoms like eye redness or irritation (conjunctivitis), cough, sore throat, sneezing, runny/stuffy nose, muscle/body aches, headaches, fatigue, fever, trouble breathing, diarrhea, nausea and/or vomiting, and pet owners or handlers showing these signs should contact their healthcare providers. The Wild Coast recall is not the first of its kind, with Northwest Naturals recalling a batch of pet food in December after a cat died of bird flu in Oregon. That late 2024 action involved 2-pound bags of Feline Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet food, marked with best if used by dates of 05/21/26 B10 and 06/23/2026 B1. The product was sold in a dozen U.S. states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Washington. It was also sold in British Columbia in Canada.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Cats in Oregon euthanized after eating raw pet food tainted with bird flu
At least two cats in Oregon were euthanized this month after eating raw pet food contaminated with bird flu, prompting agriculture officials to issue a public health alert Friday about the products. Officials in Oregon and Washington state warned that bird flu virus was detected in samples of raw pet food made by Wild Coast LLC of Olympia, Washington. Two cats living in separate households in Multnomah County, Oregon, fell ill after consuming the raw pet food. After consultation with their veterinarians, owners of the animals agreed to euthanize the pets because of the severity of their illnesses, officials said. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. In both cases, veterinarians reported the illnesses to state officials. Staff collected samples from the cats and open containers of food. Tests at state and federal laboratories confirmed bird flu in the cats and the food. Washington state officials also tested unopened containers and found the virus. Officials identified the source as Wild Coast's Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula, lots #22660 and #22664, with best-by dates of December. Dozens of domestic cats, including at least 24 this year, have been infected with H5N1, according to the U.S. Agriculture Department. Many of the animals became infected after consuming raw milk or raw pet food contaminated with the virus. Pets infected with the H5N1 virus have symptoms that include fever, lethargy, low appetite, red or inflamed eyes, discharge from the eyes and nose, difficulty breathing and signs of neurological damage, including tremors, seizures and blindness. If a pet consumed raw food or milk or had access to outdoor birds, owners should contact a veterinarian immediately. No human cases of bird flu have been linked to handling raw pet food, but people can be infected if the virus enters their eyes, nose or mouth. Bird flu has been spreading in wild birds in the U.S. since 2022. The virus was detected for the first time in U.S. dairy cows last year. It has infected more than 960 cattle herds in 16 states. ___ The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Science and Educational Media Group and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
Associated Press
14-02-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Cats in Oregon euthanized after eating raw pet food tainted with bird flu
At least two cats in Oregon were euthanized this month after eating raw pet food contaminated with bird flu, prompting agriculture officials to issue a public health alert Friday about the products. Officials in Oregon and Washington state warned that bird flu virus was detected in samples of raw pet food made by Wild Coast LLC of Olympia, Washington. Two cats living in separate households in Multnomah County, Oregon, fell ill after consuming the raw pet food. After consultation with their veterinarians, owners of the animals agreed to euthanize the pets because of the severity of their illnesses, officials said. In both cases, veterinarians reported the illnesses to state officials. Staff collected samples from the cats and open containers of food. Tests at state and federal laboratories confirmed bird flu in the cats and the food. Washington state officials also tested unopened containers and found the virus. Officials identified the source as Wild Coast's Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula, lots #22660 and #22664, with best-by dates of December. Dozens of domestic cats, including at least 24 this year, have been infected with H5N1, according to the U.S. Agriculture Department. Many of the animals became infected after consuming raw milk or raw pet food contaminated with the virus. Pets infected with the H5N1 virus have symptoms that include fever, lethargy, low appetite, red or inflamed eyes, discharge from the eyes and nose, difficulty breathing and signs of neurological damage, including tremors, seizures and blindness. If a pet consumed raw food or milk or had access to outdoor birds, owners should contact a veterinarian immediately. No human cases of bird flu have been linked to handling raw pet food, but people can be infected if the virus enters their eyes, nose or mouth. Bird flu has been spreading in wild birds in the U.S. since 2022. The virus was detected for the first time in U.S. dairy cows last year. It has infected more than 960 cattle herds in 16 states. ___
