Wild Coast Raw Recalls Cat Food

Wild Coast Raw, a pet food company based in Olympia, Washington, has initiated a voluntary recall of its frozen Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw cat food. This action was taken due to the potential contamination of the product with Avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1, commonly known as bird flu. The United States — Food and Drug Administration published the recall notice, which affects products distributed to retailers in Washington State and Oregon. The recall follows investigations by the United States — United States Department of Agriculture and the United States — Oregon Department of Agriculture, which found the H5N1 strain in affected cats and the recalled food. Symptoms of bird flu in pets include fever, lethargy, and neurological signs, while human symptoms can include eye irritation and respiratory issues. Pet owners are advised to dispose of the recalled products and sanitize contact surfaces. This event underscores the ongoing concerns about bird flu transmission through the pet food supply chain, with a previous recall by Northwest Naturals also linked to H5N1 contamination.