FDA Announces New Recall on Cat Food Over Bird Flu Risk
Another brand of cat food has been recalled by the Food and Drug Administration for possible bird flu contamination. Previously, the FDA recalled Wild Coast’s 16 oz. and 24 oz. frozen Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw pet food. Now, Savage Cat Food’s Large Chicken Boxes and Small Chicken Boxes have been recalled.
Feeding your pet food that has been contaminated with bird flu is one of the major ways pets get sick with the disease.
Here's everything you need to know about the recall.
Which products are being recalled?
Savage Cat Food has sold these products in California, Colorado, New York, Pennsylvania and Washington. The recall applies to both their Large Chicken Boxes (84 oz) and their Small Chicken Boxes (21 oz).
The affected products have a lot code/best by date of 11152026 and were distributed in November 2024. You can find this code stamped on the bottom of each individual plastic packet contained in the box.
Two cats who have eaten this food have gotten sick with bird flu, according to the FDA. Although further testing to confirm the presence of bird flu contamination in the food is ongoing, the product is being recalled for safety.
If you have the recalled product, “immediately return it to their retailer for proper destruction and a full refund,” the FDA urges. Do not feed it to your pet or give the food away.
What are signs of bird flu in cats?
If your pet ate the recalled cat food, be on the lookout for symptoms of bird flu. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, these symptoms include:
Fever
Lethargy
Low appetite
Reddened or inflamed eyes
Discharge from the eyes and nose
Difficulty breathing
Neurological signs like tremors, stiff body movements, seizure, lack of coordination or blindness
If your pet is displaying any of these symptoms, contact your vet right away.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that only 70 people have been confirmed to have bird flu, but it’s still important to be cautious. Humans can also get bird flu by handling contaminated pet food and then touching the eyes, nose or mouth. If you believe you've been exposed to bird flu, and you're experiencing eye redness and irritation (conjunctivitis) or any flu-like symptoms, contact your doctor as soon as possible.
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