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Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
More cat food recalled due to ‘bird flu' risk
(WJW) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting pet owners that more cat food is being recalled because it could be contaminated with bird flu, also known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1. The most recent recall applies to certain lots Savage Cat Food's large and small chicken boxes which were sold at retailers in California, Colorado, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington. According to the alert, in February, the company became aware of one cat in Colorado who contracted H5N1, got sick, and recovered. The product in question was removed from the market while testing took place. Then, on March 13, Savage Pet was made aware of an additional case in New York where a kitten contracted avian flu. Dollar General to close nearly 100 stores Earlier this month, the FDA alerted pet owners of a similar recall for certain lots of Wild Coast LLC's raw, frozen 'Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula' which was sold at retailers in Washington State and Oregon. 'People who fed cats the recalled products should watch for symptoms of bird flu, 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,' according to the most recent recall. 'People with cats exhibiting these signs after feeding this product should immediately contact their veterinarian.' The recalls come shortly after the American Veterinarian Medical Association issued a warning explaining that cats are at risk of contracting the infection, especially due to their diets and desire to hunt. Igloo coolers recalled after fingertip amputations 'Cats appear to be particularly susceptible to severe illness, often resulting in death,' the AVMA said in a statement. 'The risk of cat-to-human transmission is considered extremely low, but may increase with prolonged, unprotected exposure to infected animals. According to the FDA, no human infections have been identified among people handling raw pet food products but people can become infected if the virus gets into a person's eyes, nose, or mouth. Here are the recalled cat food products: Product: Savage Cat Food Chicken – Large and Small Boxes Size: 84 oz. and 21 oz. boxes Lot code/best by date: 11152026 Product: Wild Coast LLC 'Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula' Size: 16oz and 24oz Lots: #22660, #22653, #22641, #22639, #22672 and #22664 Best by date: 12/25 CLICK HERE to view the latest recall notices from the FDA.. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Cat food recalled over risk of bird flu weeks after pets euthanized
(WKBN) — A raw cat food is being recalled due to the possible risk of bird flu weeks after two cats were euthanized, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Saturday. The Wild Coast LLC product is recalling frozen Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw pet food for cats. The product was distributed in 16-ounce and 24-ounce sizes to pet food retailers in Washington state and Oregon. The affected lots, which are packaged in small plastic containers with a green label, bear a sticker on the lid with numbers #22660, #22653, #22641, #22639, #22672 and #22664, with a best-buy date of Dec. 25. The recall also includes any raw material with similar production dates and lot codes as #22660 and #22664, both of which appeared in a Feb. 14 public health alert. Bird flu symptoms in pets can include fever, lethargy, low appetite, reddened or inflamed eyes, eye and nose discharge, trouble breathing, tremors, stiff movements, seizure, lack of coordination and blindness. Owners should contact a veterinarian if they notice any of these signs. No infections related to handling raw pet food products have been identified in people. However, people can become infected with the virus through the eyes, nose or mouth. Handwashing should follow any handling of the affected product, and contact surfaces should be sanitized. Nasal wash bottle system recalled over risk of infection Last month, at least two cats in Oregon were euthanized after eating raw pet food contaminated with bird flu, prompting agriculture officials to issue a public health alert on Feb. 14 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. For more information about the recall, contact Wild Coast Raw at info@ or (360) 591-3543 between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST. For updates on human and animal bird flu cases across the U.S., visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Cat food recalled due to possible bird flu contamination
Another U.S.-based cat food brand has recalled its products due to the possibility of contamination with bird flu. On Saturday, Wild Coast LLC dba Wild Coast Raw announced a recall on its frozen Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw pet food for cats. According to a notice shared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall is due to the possibility that the pet food was contaminated with bird flu, also known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1. The affected products came in 16-ounce or 24-ounce packaging and were sold at pet food retailers in Washington and Oregon. The frozen products came in a small round white plastic container with a green label on it. Recalled cat food containers can be identified with the numbers of 22660, 22653, 22641, 22639, 22672 and 22664, and the Best By date of December 25. This recall also affects any 'raw material sharing similar production dates and lot codes as 22660 and 22664.' This recall was initiated after sampling by the Oregon Department of Agriculture revealed 'the presence of the same strain of H5N1 in the affected cats and these products as well as sampling by the Washington State Department of Agriculture.' Although no human infections have been identified, people handling this raw pet food 'can become infected if the virus gets into a person's eyes, nose, or mouth.' The FDA urges pet owners with the cat food to 'watch for symptoms of bird flu, including eye redness or irritation (conjunctivitis), cough, sore throat, sneezing, runny/stuffy nose, and muscle/body aches.' Wild Coast LLC dba Wild Coast Raw asks anyone who has the recalled product to discard it immediately. They also should not feed the food to any of their pets, and they can contact the store they bought the product from for a full refund. The American Veterinary Medical Association had previously issued a warning about the bird flu outbreak affecting cats. 'Cats were already known to be susceptible to the H5N1 virus, with several feline cases linked to poultry or wild bird exposure before the outbreak in cattle began,' the organisation said in a statement on its website. 'Cats appear to be particularly susceptible to severe illness, often resulting in death. Whether infected cats can infect other cats is currently unclear; however, that possibility cannot be dismissed.' The virus has been tearing across the U.S. in recent months, resulting in the culling of millions of birds, sending egg prices skyrocketing, infecting dozens of humans, and killing one person in Louisiana. H5N1 does not have the ability to transmit from person to person, researchers say, and health officials have stressed that the risk to humans remains mild. The latest recall comes after Portland-based pet food company Northwest Naturals issued a North American recall in December after a cat died from consuming a batch of their cat food, which was contaminated with bird flu. At the time, the company recalled its two-pound Feline Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet food. According to the ODA's press release, laboratory testing conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Oregon State University confirmed that the cat contracted H5N1 and died after consuming the raw frozen pet food. These tests also confirmed a genetic match between the virus found in the pet food and the virus that infected the cat.
The Independent
03-03-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Cat food recalled due to possible bird flu contamination
Another U.S.-based cat food brand has recalled its products due to the possibility of contamination with bird flu. On Saturday, Wild Coast LLC dba Wild Coast Raw announced a recall on its frozen Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw pet food for cats. According to a notice shared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall is due to the possibility that the pet food was contaminated with bird flu, also known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1. The affected products came in 16-ounce or 24-ounce packaging and were sold at pet food retailers in Washington and Oregon. The frozen products came in a small round white plastic container with a green label on it. Recalled cat food containers can be identified with the numbers of 22660, 22653, 22641, 22639, 22672 and 22664, and the Best By date of December 25. This recall also affects any 'raw material sharing similar production dates and lot codes as 22660 and 22664.' This recall was initiated after sampling by the Oregon Department of Agriculture revealed 'the presence of the same strain of H5N1 in the affected cats and these products as well as sampling by the Washington State Department of Agriculture.' Although no human infections have been identified, people handling this raw pet food 'can become infected if the virus gets into a person's eyes, nose, or mouth.' The FDA urges pet owners with the cat food to 'watch for symptoms of bird flu, including eye redness or irritation (conjunctivitis), cough, sore throat, sneezing, runny/stuffy nose, and muscle/body aches.' Wild Coast LLC dba Wild Coast Raw asks anyone who has the recalled product to discard it immediately. They also should not feed the food to any of their pets, and they can contact the store they bought the product from for a full refund. The American Veterinary Medical Association had previously issued a warning about the bird flu outbreak affecting cats. 'Cats were already known to be susceptible to the H5N1 virus, with several feline cases linked to poultry or wild bird exposure before the outbreak in cattle began,' the organisation said in a statement on its website. 'Cats appear to be particularly susceptible to severe illness, often resulting in death. Whether infected cats can infect other cats is currently unclear; however, that possibility cannot be dismissed.' The virus has been tearing across the U.S. in recent months, resulting in the culling of millions of birds, sending egg prices skyrocketing, infecting dozens of humans, and killing one person in Louisiana. H5N1 does not have the ability to transmit from person to person, researchers say, and health officials have stressed that the risk to humans remains mild. The latest recall comes after Portland-based pet food company Northwest Naturals issued a North American recall in December after a cat died from consuming a batch of their cat food, which was contaminated with bird flu. At the time, the company recalled its two-pound Feline Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet food. According to the ODA's press release, laboratory testing conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Oregon State University confirmed that the cat contracted H5N1 and died after consuming the raw frozen pet food. These tests also confirmed a genetic match between the virus found in the pet food and the virus that infected the cat.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Cat food recalled for risk of bird flu
(WKBN) — A raw cat food is being recalled for a possible risk of bird flu. The Wild Coast LLC product — 16 oz. and 24 oz. frozen Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw pet food for cats — was distributed to pet food retailers in Washington State and Oregon. The product is frozen in a small round white plastic container with a green label. The affected lots are identified by a sticker on the lid with numbers #22660, #22653, #22641, #22639, #22672 and #22664 with a Best Buy date of December 25. The recall is widened to include any raw material sharing similar production dates and lot codes as #22660 and #22664. 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. While no human infections have been identified among people handling raw pet food products, people can become infected if the virus gets into a person's eyes, nose, or mouth. People should wash their hands after handle the raw product and sanitize contact surfaces such as countertops, refrigerators, bowls, or utensils. For more information, contact Wild Coast Raw at info@ or (360) 591-3543 between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST. For updates on human and animal bird flu cases across the U.S., visit this CDC page. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
