Wild Coast Raw Recalls Chicken Formula Raw Pet Food Due to Bird Flu Risk

Wild Coast LLC dba Wild Coast Raw of Olympia, WA, is recalling eight lots of frozen Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw pet food for cats because it has the potential to be contaminated with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1, also known as bird flu. H5N1 can be transmitted to animals that eat a contaminated product.

Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw pet food for cats was distributed to pet food retailers in Washington State and Oregon. The product is frozen in small round white plastic containers with a green label. The affected lots are identified by a sticker on the lid with the lot number and best-by date. The lots below are included in the recall:

Product Name

Sizes Lot #s Best By Date

Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula

16 ounces

24 ounces

22639

12/25

22641

22653

22660

22664

22672

People who fed pets the recalled products should watch for symptoms of bird flu in their pets, including fever, lethargy, low appetite, reddened or inflamed eyes, discharge from the eyes and nose, difficulty breathing, and neurological signs like tremors, stiff body movements, seizure, lack of coordination, or blindness. People with pets exhibiting these signs after feeding this product should contact their veterinarian.

While no human infections have been identified among people handling raw pet food products, people can become infected if the virus gets into a person’s eyes, nose, or mouth. People should wash their hands after handling raw pet food products and sanitize contact surfaces such as countertops, refrigerators, bowls, and utensils. People who handled contaminated products should watch for symptoms of bird flu, including eye redness or irritation (conjunctivitis), cough, sore throat, sneezing, runny/stuffy nose, muscle/body aches, headaches, fatigue, fever, trouble breathing, seizures, rash, diarrhea, nausea, and/or vomiting. People exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare provider and local health department.

The recall was initiated after sampling conducted by the Oregon Department of Agriculture revealed the presence of the same strain of H5N1 in the affected cats and these products, as well as sampling by the Washington State Department of Agriculture. Wild Coast Raw and the Washington State Department of Agriculture continue to work collaboratively to address the source of the problem.

Do not feed, sell, or donate the recalled products. Instead, securely discard to prevent animals and wildlife from consuming the recalled product and contact the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Wild Coast Raw at info@wildcoastraw.com or (360) 591-3543, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM PST.