February 14, 2025 – The Washington State Department of Agriculture has issued a public health alert for specific Wild Coast Raw pet food products after detecting Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu, in testing.

What You Need to Know About the H5 Bird Flu Virus

If your pet has been infected with the HPAI virus, they can show a range of clinical signs including loss of appetite, severe depression, fever, difficulty breathing, neurological disease, respiratory difficulties, jaundice, and death. These signs are expected to develop within a few days of exposure to the virus. As with many viral infections, some cats may only show mild signs. It’s important to note that cats have died from avian influenza

Important Message for People Who Handled These Foods

While it’s unlikely that people would catch avian influenza through contact with an infected wild, stray, feral, or domestic cat, it is possible, especially if there is prolonged and unprotected exposure to an infected animal. Precautions should be taken when handling a sick animal, whether it is a beloved pet or a wild animal.

Cat Foods Involved

Here are the details of the product involved in the cat food alert:

• Product: Wild Coast Raw Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula
• Lot Numbers: #22660 and #22664
• Best By Date: December 2025

What to Do Next

Anyone who thinks their pets have become ill after consuming contaminated pet food should first contact their veterinarians.

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Consumers who have purchased the recalled product should immediately discard the product and contact the place of purchase for a full refund.

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Sources used: WSDA

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