Washington company recalled pet food in the middle of a stream Bird flu breaks.
March 1, Wild Coast Raw of Olympia, Washington, recalled her frozen bone -free chicken formula, raw pet food foods, according to the announcement of the US Food and March 1 (FDA).
The product could potentially contain a highly pathogenic bird flu (HPAI) H5N1, a statement was warned. Animals eating contaminated food can infected with a virus.
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The recall affects 16 oz. and 24 oz. Product size. Lota numbers are listed on the FDA website.
The Washington company recalled pet products in the middle of a bird flu out. (East)
The announcement comes for days after the State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Washington warned the pet owners that at least two Homemade, inner cats They tested positively at HPAI strain of bird flu.
“One of the cats is euthanized for the severity of the disease,” WSDA said in the February 26 announcement. “The second cat is treating the vet.”
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“This is a difficult situation – we love our pets, and it is devastating when they get sick,” said WSDA veterinarian, Dr. Zac Turner. “If your cat shows symptoms, consult a vet as soon as possible.”
Pet owners whose animals have eaten any of the recalled products should monitor any symptoms of bird flu, including fever, lethargy, low appetite, red or inflamed eyes, discharge from the eyes and nose, Breathing difficultiesNeurological signs such as trembling, stiff body movements, seizures, lack of coordination or blindness, the FDA announcement states.
The announcement comes for days after the State Agriculture Department of Washington warned pet owners that at least two domestic, inner cats (not in the picture) tested positively on HPAI Birds Story. (East)
Pets with these symptoms The vet should be seen.
“Cats have been seen earlier that they are infected with a bird’s flu through the superior contact with the infected birds,” said David J. Cennimo, Dr. med.
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“In recent times, swallowing raw foods made with chickens or other birds infected with a bird flu resulted in cat infections. Therefore, raw foods are a certain danger and should be withdrawn if contaminated with a bird flu.”
There are no cases of infections reported by cooked bird products, Cennimo noted, “so they remain safe for pets as well as humans.”
“Cats have been seen earlier to infect the bird flu through the superior contact with the infected birds.” (East)
There were no reports that people were contracting the bird flu after handling raw pet foods, but there is a potential for transmission if the virus enters the eyes, nose or mouth, the FDA warned.
To prevent this, the Agency recommends that people wash their hands after handling a raw product and repair contact surfaces such as desk, refrigerator, bowl or accessories.
“If your cat shows symptoms, consult a vet as soon as possible.”
“People who have dealt with contaminated products should look out for bird flu symptoms, including the redness of the eyes or irritation (conjunctivitis), cough, sore throat, sneezing, leaking/mushy nose, muscle pain, headache, fatigue, fever, breathing problems, attacks, rashes.
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“People who expose these signs after contact with this product should contact their health service provider and a local health department. “
Experts also recommend that pet owners areolating sick animals and using appropriate precautions when caring for them.
Experts recommend that pet owners areolating sick animals and using appropriate precautions when caring for them. (East)
WSDA advises against the food of raw food for pets or raw milk, the announcement states.
“Public health monitors all people exposed to animals infected with HPAI for 10 days after the last exposure,” the agency said.
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It has been confirmed that there are more than 80 homemade cats Contracted bird flu Since 2022, according to KFF Health News.
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