Los Angeles County health officials are asking pet owners to buy Northwest Naturals brand 2-pound feline products after an Oregon cat died from H5N1 avian influenza infection after eating recalled raw pet food. People are urged to avoid raw and frozen turkey recipe pet foods.
The recalled products are sold in California and can be ordered through the brand’s website. A sample of the product contained a virus.
The food was packaged in 2-pound plastic bags with “best before” dates of May 21, 2026, B10 and June 23, 2026, B1. County health officials are asking pet owners to throw away the product if they own it.
Officials are also asking residents to check their cats for signs of illness, especially if they have eaten raw meat or raw dairy products. Pet owners should notify their veterinarian immediately if they notice any symptoms such as lethargy, loss of appetite, severe depression, fever, difficulty breathing, neurological disorders, respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms, jaundice, or death. there is.
Health officials have confirmed H5N1 avian influenza in four domestic cats in Los Angeles County who became ill and died after ingesting recalled raw milk.
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.
