Baklava and Baklava Cheesecake are being recalled in Canada for possible Salmonella contamination. This recall is linked to an ongoing investigation into a food born illness outbreak in that country. The notice did not state whether or not any illnesses are linked to these specific products. The recalling firm is Tzatziki doing business as 1966480 Ontario Limited. These products were sold in the province of Ontario to hotels, restaurants, and institutions. The recalled Baklava is sold in a one tray package. There is no UPC number for this product. It was sold from September 16 up to and including September 29, 2025. There is no brand name for either product. Also recalled is Baklava Cheesecake sold in one count containers. There is no UPC number for this item either. It was also … [Read more...]
Live Avian Flu Can Survive in Raw Milk Cheese Up to Six Months
Live avian flu can survive in raw milk cheese up to six months, according to an article in the University of Minnesota's CIDRAP. The report was published in Nature Medicine on October 8, 2025. The research was conducted at Cornell University. Researchers at Cornell said in a statement, "Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 viruses have recently spread to dairy cattle, with high levels of virus detected in milk from affected animals, raising concern about the risk posed by unpasteurized dairy products consumed by human." Raw milk cheeses can contain other pathogens, such as Salmonella and E. coli, but bird flu is something new. High levels of the virus has been detected in milk from affected animals. The H5N1 viral persistence was assessed in milk that was acidified to several … [Read more...]
Link Between Lots of RAWR Raw Cat Food and Bird Flu H5N1
The FDA is stating that there is a link between some lots of RAWR Raw Cat Food and bird flu H5N1. Testing performed by the USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratories found that some lots of RAWR Raw Cat Food Eats sliders tested positive for the pathogen. A cat ate product from Lot CCS 25 093, got sick with H5N1, and was euthanized. Initial polymerase chain reaction testing of the open product sample detected H5N1. Then, confirmatory testing and whole genome sequencing of a diagnostic sample from the cat and the open product sample from that lot were performed by the USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratories. In addition, the FDA collected and tested two retail samples of the same product with a different lot number, CCS 25 077, and sell by date. Both samples were … [Read more...]
Savage Chicken Cat Food Recalled For Bird Flu Risk
Savage Chicken Cat Food is being recalled for possible bird flu risk. There have been pet illnesses reported that may be linked to the food. The recalling firm is Savage Pet of El Cajon, California. One cat in Colorado contracted H5N1 after allegedly eating the food. Colorado State University Laboratory tested sealed packets of Savage Cat Food using PCR testing for H5N1. The PCR test results were “non-negative”. The product with “non-negative” PCR results was sent to the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa for virus isolation testing. The product was removed from the market while awaiting final test results. On 02/17/25 every retailer who may have received the lot code in question was contacted and told to return it for destruction. On 03/06/25 the NVSL … [Read more...]
Wild Coast Raw Chicken Pet Food Recalled For Bird Flu
Wild Coast Raw chicken pet food is being recalled for possible bird flu contamination. Cats have been diagnosed with the same strain of H5N1 after eating this product. Sampling by the Washington State Department of Agriculture and the Oregon State Department of Agriculture found the virus in the product. The recalling firm is West Coast LLC doing business as West Coast Raw of Olympia, Washington. The recalled product was sold in Washington state and Oregon. The recalled item is 16 ounce and 24 ounce containers of frozen Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw pet food. It is frozen in a small round white plastic container with a green label. The state of Oregon issued a recall about 17 days ago, but more information is available about the product now. The lot numbers that are … [Read more...]
Minnesota Starts Testing Raw Cow Milk for H5N1 Bird Flu
Minnesota is starting to test raw cow milk for H5N1 bird flu, according to a press release from the Minnesota Department of of Agriculture (MDA). The testing will start beginning the week of February 24, 2025. This is intended to identify where the virus is present, to monitor trends, and prevent its spread to dairy herds and poultry flocks around the state. MDA Commissioner Thom Petersen said in a statement, "H5N1 is an emerging disease in dairy cattle, and conducting disease surveillance supports the state’s ability to effectively respond to outbreaks and limit the potential impact on the livestock and poultry industries, as well as on public health." The notice stated that there are no concerns about the safety of the public milk supply, since all milk sold in stores to the … [Read more...]
Wild Coast Raw Pet Food Recalled For Bird Flu Virus
Wild Coast Raw Pet Food is being recalled because it may be contaminated with the H5N1 bird flu virus, according to the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA). The recall has been issued because indoor cats in Oregon got sick with the virus beginning in early February. The owners of the cats had to euthanize their pets because the illnesses were so severe. After health department officials investigated, they found that the cats had all consumed the same brand of pet food: Wild Coast Raw. The Oregon Department of Agriculture collected samples from the affected cats pre- and post-mortem, and from open containers of the raw pet food. Tests conducted by the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (ODVL) at Oregon State University and the National Veterinary Services … [Read more...]
FDA Requires Pet Food Manufacturers to Add Bird Flu to Plans
The FDA is requiring that pet food manufacturers must add bird flu to their food safety plans after the virus was found in some raw products. This applies to all manufacturers of cat and dog foods that are covered by the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Preventive Controls for Animal Food and that use uncooked meat, unpasteurized milk, or unpasteurized eggs in their products. The FDA is issuing this update to make sure that these manufacturers are aware of information about the new H5N1 hazard that is associated with these types of products. The FDA is tracking cases of H5N1 in domestic and wild cats in the states of California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington that are associated with eating contaminated food products. At this time, the H5N1 virus can be transmitted to cats and … [Read more...]
First Human Bird Flu Death Reported in Louisiana
The CDC says that the first human bird flu death has been reported in Louisiana. There are 66 confirmed human cases of the H5N1 virus so far in the United States as of January 6, 2025. The person who died was over the age of 65 and had underlying medical conditions, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. That person had contact with non-commercial backyard flocks and wild birds. This virus can cause severe illness and death, however, this is the first person who has died from an H5 infection in this country. In other countries, more than 950 cases of human bird flu infections have been reported to the World Health Organization. About half of those people have died. The CDC is assessing the risk to the general public and states that it remains low. No person to person … [Read more...]
Symptoms of Bird Flu in Humans and Domestic Pets
The bird flu outbreak has killed millions of wild birds and domestic poultry. The virus has spread to dairy cows, cats, dogs, goat kids, bears, foxes, seals, coyotes, raccoons, skunks, squirrels, mice, rabbits, minks, and other wild animals, as well as humans. Avoiding contact with sick animals is the first measure of prevention. But you should also know the symptoms of bird flu in humans to protect yourself and your family. The CDC has released details of symptoms of bird flu in humans. Symptoms usually begin two to seven days after exposure to a sick animal; the average is three days. The first symptoms usually include eye irritation and redness. Some people may have a mild fever, cough, and sore throat. A runny nose or stuffy nose, headaches, fatigue , and muscle of body aches … [Read more...]
