Northwest Naturals, a pet meals firm, is recalling a batch of its uncooked turkey pet meals after a cat died from chicken flu linked to the product.
In a press launch this week, the Oregon-based firm mentioned its two-pound Feline Turkey Recipe uncooked frozen pet meals examined constructive for the avian influenza virus.
The recall highlights rising issues concerning the potential for unfold of chicken flu amongst animals and people, with current instances reported in each cats and other people. On the identical time, the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention has mentioned that the chance to most people stays low.
The voluntary recall applies to plastic baggage with “finest if utilized by” dates of 05/21/26 and 06/23/2026. The product was distributed via numerous retailers within the US and British Columbia.
The Oregon Division of Agriculture additionally issued a press release concerning the recall, noting that testing confirmed a home cat contracted the H5N1 pressure of the virus and died after consuming the product.
“We’re assured that this cat contracted H5N1 by consuming the Northwest Naturals uncooked and frozen pet meals,” mentioned Oregon Division of Agriculture veterinarian Ryan Scholz in a press release. “This cat was strictly an indoor cat; it was not uncovered to the virus in its surroundings, and outcomes from the genome sequencing confirmed that the virus recovered from the uncooked pet meals and contaminated cat have been precise matches to one another.”
Pet homeowners who bought the product are suggested to throw it out instantly and phone the corporate for a refund.
This recall follows information from the CDC final week confirming the primary US-based extreme human case of chicken flu in Louisiana, linked to publicity to sick birds in yard flocks. Two extra human instances have been not too long ago reported by the CDC: an grownup in Missouri in September and a toddler in California in November, each with out clear publicity to sick animals.
The chicken flu additionally has been linked to a current recall of uncooked milk in California that examined constructive for the virus. Two cats that consumed the milk and later died have been discovered to have the chicken flu.
For extra info on the Northwest Naturals recall, customers can contact the corporate at information@nw-naturals.web or 866-637-1872.
