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Death of Oregon house cat, who became ill after eating contaminated raw pet food bird fluRecently prompted a nationwide recall.
Samples of Northwest Naturals 2lb Turkey Recipe raw and frozen pet food have tested positive for the H5N1 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus, the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) said Thursday.
Testing conducted by several US Department of Agriculture laboratories in Oregon confirmed a domestic cat Washington County The pet became infected with H5N1 after eating raw frozen food and died, according to a statement from ODA.
Test tubes labeled “Bird Flu” and eggs are visible in this photo illustration. (Reuters/Dado Ruvik/Reuters Photos)
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According to ODA, tests confirmed a genetic match between the virus and the infected cat in raw and frozen pet food.
“We believe this cat became infected with H5N1 by eating raw and frozen pet food from Northwest Naturals,” said Ryan Scholz, ODA state veterinarian. “This cat was entirely an indoor cat; it was not exposed to the virus in its environment, and the genome sequencing results confirmed that the virus recovered from the raw pet food and the infected cat matched each other exactly.”
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and local public health officials are monitoring household members who had contact with the cat for flu symptoms, according to officials.
A veterinarian examines a kitten with a stethoscope in a clinic. (iStock/iStock)
Northwest Naturals, a Portland, Oregon-based company, issued a voluntary recall for the food, which was packaged in 2-pound plastic bags with “best if used by” dates of 05/21/26 B10 and 06/23/2026 B1. Is packed with. ,
According to the ODA, the product was sold nationwide through distributors in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MI, MN, PA, RI, and WA in the United States and British Columbia in Canada. Customers who purchased the recalled product should immediately discard the product and contact the place of purchase for a full refund.
However, Oregon has reported one confirmed case. HPAI humanitarian caseThere are no humanitarian concerns related to the incident, officials said.
laboratory testing of chickens (iStock/iStock)
Neighboring states like Idaho, Nevada and California reported HPAI cases Dairy cattle herds have contributed to more than 700 confirmed cases in 16 states across the country, according to ODA.
As a precaution, the department had announced this earlier this month. test milk From every commercial dairy across the state.
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Dairies are being tested after bird flu cases were confirmed across the country. (Fox/Fox News)
To avoid the spread of the disease, experts strongly encourage people and their pets to:
- Avoid consuming raw or undercooked meat products
- Avoid consuming raw dairy
- Limit contact with sick or dead animals
- Wash hands after handling raw animal products or coming in contact with sick or dead animals
- Report sick or dead birds to ODA at 503-986-4711
- Keep pets or poultry away from wild waterfowl
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Northwest Naturals did not immediately respond to FOX Business’ request for comment.
