Morasch Meats has issued a nationwide recall of its Northwest Naturals 2lb Feline Turkey Recipe raw and frozen cat food after tests confirmed contamination with the H5N1 strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The recall follows the death of an indoor cat in Oregon and is linked to products with 'best if used by' dates of 05/21/26 B10 and 06/23/26 B1 distributed nationwide.
The manufacturer of a popular pet food brand has issued a recall of its cat food for contamination with bird flu, according to the Washington State Department of Agriculture .
Officials said there was a direct link between the food and the death of an indoor cat in Oregon, the The product was sold nationwide through distributors in 12 U.S. states—including Washington—and British Columbia in Canada, according to the Oregon Department of Agriculture . The WSDA also said to help avoid the spread of bird flu, state and federal experts strongly encourage people and their pets to:Wash your hands after handling raw animal products or contact with sick/dead animalsThe Wild Felid Advocacy Center announced more than half of its big cats have been infected with bird flu.
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