Bird flu contamination fears spark recall of raw cat food: Here's what pet owners need to know
Briefly

A recent FDA recall of Wild Coast LLC's raw cat food products is due to potential contamination with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1, commonly known as bird flu. Triggered by findings in multiple cats consuming the affected food, the recall includes various lots of the company's Frozen Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula. The FDA urged pet owners to stay alert for bird flu symptoms in their pets, as the virus can survive in contaminated food products. This recall raises public health concerns related to pet food safety amidst ongoing bird flu outbreaks.
On March 1, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a recall notice for Wild Coast LLC's cat food due to possible bird flu contamination. This recall affects multiple lot numbers.
The bird flu virus can survive in manufactured products like pet food, prompting concerns over contamination linked to infected birds.
Pet owners should remain vigilant for symptoms of bird flu in their pets, particularly following the recall of Wild Coast LLC's raw food.
The FDA expanded its advisory after the Washington State Department of Agriculture found the HPAI virus in both cats and the Wild Coast cat food they consumed.
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