United States: The Food and Drug Administration ordered another feline food brand to drop all distribution due to reports of bird flu pollution.
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FDA enforced a product recall against Wild Coast Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula frozen raw pet food available in 16 oz. and 24 oz. packaging units. The FDA issued recalls concerning Large Chicken Boxes together with Small Chicken Boxes made by Savage Cat Food.
The main cause of bird flu infection in pets occurs through their consumption of bird flu-contaminated food.
Savage Cat Food distributed these products throughout California, Colorado, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington territories.
These recall actions affect both the Large Chicken Boxes (84 oz) and Small Chicken Boxes (21 oz) released by Savage Cat Food.
The affected products went out for distribution in November of 2024.
Bird flu illness is spreading
Bird flu has caused illness in two cats because they consumed products from this food brand based on FDA reports.
The company initiated the product recall before laboratory confirmation of bird flu in the food because of safety concerns.
The FDA urged that, in case of recalling products, “immediately return it to their retailer for proper destruction and a full refund,” aol.com reported.
Signs of birdflu Infection
Watch for signs of bird flu infection if your cat ate the pet food under recall.
The American Veterinary Medical Association has determined the following symptoms as indicators of bird flu infection:
- Fever
- Lethargy
- Low appetite
- Reddened or inflamed eyes
- Naoseophageal secretions are present along with eye discharge
- Difficulty breathing
- Neurological signs like tremors, stiff body movements, seizure, lack of coordination or blindness
What more are the experts stating?
Records from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that bird flu has infected 70 confirmed cases, yet people should exercise proper caution, aol.com reported.
People can acquire bird flu by touching their eyes, nose, and mouth after handling pet food materials that are contaminated.
Before seeing your medical professional about bird flu exposure, seek professional advice if you develop eye redness or irritation named conjunctivitis, which is also a flu-like health issue.