What’s New
A Portland-based pet food company has issued a voluntary recall after a pet cat in Oregon died from eating one of its products, which was positive for bird flu contamination.
Why It Matters
Northwest Naturals announced in a press release on Tuesday that it was “voluntarily recalling one batch” of its 2-pound Feline Turkey Recipe, raw frozen pet food after it had tested positive for avian influenza (HPAI) virus, or bird flu.
“Consumption of raw or uncooked pet food contaminated with HPAI can cause illness in animals,” the press release said. “To date, one case of illness in a domestic cat has been reported in connection with this issue.”
The recalled product is in 2-pound plastic bags with best if used by dates of May 21, 2026 and June 23, 2026. The food was sold through distributors in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Washington. It …