Cats May Have Gotten Bird Flu From Raw Pet Food. Here’s What to Know.
Since early December, more than two dozen cases have been confirmed in domestic cats in the United States. Officials have linked some of the cases to virus-laden raw milk, which is known to pose a serious risk to cats. But other cats fell ill after eating commercially available raw pet food — the first known cases in the country linked to pet food.
Pet Food Recall in 6 States As Warning Issued to Owners
The FDA is urging anyone who has the cat food in question to return it to their place of purchase or destroy it.
More than a dozen cats dead or sickened by bird flu in raw pet food, FDA says
More than a dozen cats have been killed or sickened by bird flu that is spreading in raw food products, the Food and Drug Administration says, prompting a federal probe into how the virus got into the pet food supply chain.
FDA orders manufacturers to do a better job detecting bird flu in raw pet food
FDA wants pet food manufacturers to do a better job identifying possible signs of bird flu in raw foods such as uncooked meat or unpasteurized eggs
Bird Flu Concerns Prompt New FDA Guidance on Raw Pet Food Safety
Bird flu can spread to pets through raw food and milk, federal officials warn. Cooking raw pet food is the safest way to eliminate bird flu. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
FDA Issues Bird Flu Guidance for Pet Food-What to Know
Pet parents, take note: recent cases of bird flu in cats have been linked to contaminated raw pet food. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging manufacturers to improve food safety plans and providing guidance for pet owners to protect their furry friends from H5N1 exposure.
Lincoln pet food store urging caution over recent bird flu outbreak
Arnie's Pet Food Store said pet owners should think carefully before buying from big brands, because you can't be sure where the ingredients are coming from.
Pet food, raisins, and pancake mix among FDA recall list for January 2025
It's a new year, which means several new food items were deemed unsafe due to recalls by the U.S. Food and Drug ...
Pet food recall: Throw away this cat food ASAP that might be contaminated
More than 1,300 pounds of cat food are being recalled due to Salmonella contamination, according to a notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The affected product, Blue Ridge Beef Kitten ...
Full List of Food Recalls in January as Warnings Issued Nationwide
Severe food sensitivities and allergies affect millions of Americans, according to the FDA. The nine "major" food allergens ...
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Pet Food Safety Alerts
Cats and birds aren't exactly similar but they're both proving to be susceptible to avian influenza A (H5N1) -- bird flu in other words. Since the bird flu outbreak began in March 2024, dozens ...
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Recall issued for pet food for possible bird flu contamination
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A selection of raw and frozen pet food was recalled for possible ... state agencies that it was issuing a voluntary recall for a selection of its raw and frozen cat food ...
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Pet food recall: Do not feed this to your pets, throw away ASAP
Consumers who purchased the affected product should wash and sanitize pet food bowls, cups, and storage containers that have come in contact with the products.
Owner of two cats that died after drinking H5N1 recalled milk threatens to sue
San Bernardino resident Joseph Journell says he lost two beloved cats after they drank raw milk contaminated with bird flu ...
Cheese Recall Update: FDA Sets Most Severe Risk Level
A cheese has been recalled across three states and given the highest recall classification by the FDA due to Listeria risk.