LA County health officials are warning pet owners to avoid raw cat food

LA County health officials are warning pet owners to avoid raw cat food

Los Angeles County health officials are urging pet owners to avoid Northwest Naturals Brand 2lb Feline Turkey Recipe raw and frozen pet food after an Oregon domestic cat ate the recalled raw pet food and died from an H5N1 avian flu infection.

The recalled products are sold in California and can be ordered on the brand’s website. Samples of the product contained the virus.

The food was packaged in 2-pound plastic bags with a best-before date of May 21, 2026 B10 and June 23, 2026 B1. County health officials are urging pet owners to discard the product if they have it.

Authorities are also urging residents to watch for signs of illness in their cats, especially if they have consumed raw meat or raw dairy products. If pet owners notice symptoms such as lethargy, loss of appetite, severe depression, fever, difficulty breathing, neurological disorders, respiratory and gastrointestinal complaints, jaundice and death, they should notify their veterinarian immediately.

Health officials have confirmed H5N1 avian influenza in four L.A. County domestic cats that consumed recalled raw milk and later became ill and died.

The health department is also investigating three cases from another household. These cats were not known to have been exposed to raw milk; The health department is investigating other sources of infection, including raw meat.

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