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FDA Recalls Savage Pet Cat Food Over H5N1 Bird Flu Contamination

The recall affects products distributed in five states, with warnings issued to pet owners about potential health risks to cats and precautions for handling raw pet food.

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El Cajon-based Savage Pet food is recalling boxes of raw chicken food that were possibly exposed to H5N1, also known as the bird flu. (Photo courtesy of Savage Pet Food)

Overview

  • The FDA has recalled Savage Pet's raw chicken cat food due to confirmed H5N1 avian flu contamination, posing severe risks to cats.
  • The recall involves 66 large 84-ounce boxes and 74 small 21-ounce boxes with a 'best by' date of November 15, 2026, distributed in California, Colorado, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington.
  • Two cats, one in Colorado and another in New York, became ill after consuming the affected food, prompting expanded testing and the recall.
  • Pet owners are advised to monitor cats for symptoms such as fever, lethargy, respiratory distress, and neurological issues, and to return the recalled products for a refund.
  • While no human infections have been reported, the FDA emphasizes precautions for handling raw pet food, as the risk of transmission to humans remains extremely low.