Recall and Health Advisory
issued a recall for Wild Coast Raw's cat food after two cats died from consuming it, contaminated with the bird flu virus. The recall affects specific lots of the boneless free range chicken formula.
Health officials advise against feeding cats raw food, highlighting the danger of bird flu, especially for domestic and wild cats. Dogs are less susceptible, but the virus can affect other animals and humans in agricultural settings.
Legal Action and Broader Impact
A lawsuit was filed against Wild Coast Pet Food by a cat owner whose pet died from bird flu, alleging the company misled consumers about the safety of its raw chicken cat food. The suit seeks damages for veterinary bills and legal fees.
The bird flu outbreak has led to multiple pet food recalls across the U.S., affecting brands like Savage Pet in and Naturals in Oregon. These incidents underline the widespread risk of contaminated raw pet food.