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...]
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...]
Blue Ridge Beef Natural Mix Recalled For Possible Salmonella
Blue Ridge Beef Natural Mix is being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses, either human or pet, have been reported to the company to date in connection with this problem. This is a raw product that is sold frozen. The recalling firm is Blue Ridge Beef of Statesville, North Carolina. About 5700 pounds of this product are included in this recall. The product is Blue Ridge Beef Natural Mix that is packaged in a 2 pound log or chub. The lot number for this item is N25/12/31 that is stamped in the clips on the end of the chubs/bags, with the UPC number 854298001054. This pet food was distributed between January 3, 2025 and January 24, 2025. The product is packaged in clear plastic and was sold primarily in retail … [Read more...]
Blue Ridge Beef Kitten Mix Pet Food Recalled For Salmonella
Blue Ridge Beef Kitten Mix pet food is being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. This product is a raw food and is sold frozen. One animal was sickened after eating this food; a customer complaint triggered the recall. The recalling firm is Blue Ridge Beef of Statesville, North Carolina. Both people and pets can get sick from contaminated pet food. People can suffer from fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps. Pets with Salmonella infections may look healthy but can pass the pathogen to other animals and people. Pets who are sick with Salmonella can be lethargic and can suffer from vomiting, fever, abdominal pain, and bloody diarrhea. The recalled product is Blue Ridge Beef Kitten Mix raw pet food that is packaged in 2 pound logs or chubs. There … [Read more...]
Northwest Naturals Raw Frozen Pet Food Recalled For Bird Flu
Northwest Naturals Raw Frozen Pet Food is being recalled for possible bird flu contamination. One case of a domestic cat illness has been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Northwest Naturals of Portland, Oregon. The recalled product is Northwest Naturals brand Feline Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet food that is packaged in 2 pound containers. The product tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influence (HPAI) virus. The best by dates for this item are 5/21/26 B10 and 6/23/26 B1. The food was sold through distributors in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Washington in the United States. It was also sold in … [Read more...]
Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix Recalled For Possible Salmonella
Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix dog food is being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. This recall was triggered when a bitter of puppies got sick after eating the food. The recalling firm is Blue Ridge Beef of Statesville, North Carolina. Pets that are sick with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and experience diarrhea that can be bloody. Fever and vomiting may also occur. Other pets can appear normal, but still be carriers of the pathogen and can infect other animals and people. If your pet is experiencing these symptoms, see your veterinarian. People can get sick from contaminated pet food in several ways. They can handle the food, then not wash their hands and eat something. Or they can handle the pet, which may have shed the pathogen on its fur or in its … [Read more...]
Answers Dog Food Recalled For Possible Salmonella and Listeria
Answers Dog Food in three flavors is being voluntarily recalled for possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Samples that were collected by the FDA tested positive for both of those pathogens. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this issue. The recalling firm is Lystn LLC doing business as ANSWERS Pet Food of Fleetwood, Pennsylvania. Both pathogens can cause illness in pets and people. Listeria monocytogenes only rarely affects dogs, but when it does the animals will experience nausea and vomiting. A dog that appears heathy can be a carrier and spread it to people. Salmonella infections can occur in dogs. Symptoms include lethargy, diarrhea that may be bloody, fever, and vomiting. Some pets may only have decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal … [Read more...]
Sun Seed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food Recalled For Salmonella
Sun Seed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food is being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. Vitakraft Vita Smart Hedgehog Food is included in this recall. There is no mention about whether any illnesses habe been reported, but the recall notice did state that, 'The tests which discovered the bacteria were part of random testing performed by the State of Minnesota on consumer products, and not prompted by any consumer concerns." The recalling firm is Vitakraft Sun Seed Inc. of Weston, Ohio. Pets can get sick from eating this food, and people can get sick from handling the food, or touching sick animals or anything in their environment. Animals with Salmonella infections can have decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Some animals can seem perfectly healthy but be carriers of … [Read more...]
Viva Raw Dog and Cat Food Recalled For Possible Listeria
Viva Raw Dog and Cat Food is being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this problem. The recalling firm is Viva Raw LLC of Hillsborough, North Carolina. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and even fatal infections in pets. People become exposed to the pathogen by handling the food, having contact with pets, and contact with surfaces that have touched the contaminated food. While these illnesses in pets are rare, symptoms can include diarrhea, fever, loss of appetite, depression, and shock. Symptoms of a Listeria monocytogenes infection in people start with nausea and diarrhea, and can proceed to severe headache, high fever, stiff neck, and confusion in the more … [Read more...]
Pedigree Adult Grilled Steak & Vegetable Dry Dog Food Recalled
Pedigree Adult Grilled Steak & Vegetable Dry Dog Food is being recalled because of the possibility of foreign material contamination in the form of loose metal pieces in the bag. This can pose a health hazard to pets. There have been no reports of pet illness or adverse reactions regarding the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Mars Petcare US of Franklin, Tennessee. The recalled product was sold by Walmart stores in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. The recalled item is 44 pound bags of Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food. The best by date that is printed on the product label is March 4, 2025. The lot code for this item is 410B2TXT02. The best by date and lot code are on teh bottom seal of the … [Read more...]
