Recalled: Northwest Naturals Recalls Feline Turkey Recipe Raw & Frozen Pet Food Due to H5N1 Avian Influenza Contamination
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) identified that the recalled pet food tested positive for the H5N1 strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).
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Voluntary Recall
The manufacturer recalled this product voluntarily. Check the affected lots below and stop feeding any that match.
- Brand
- Northwest Naturals
- Hazard
- Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli, H5N1 (Avian Influenza), Foreign Material
- Recall date
- Dec 28, 2024
- Distribution
- Nationwide
- Type
- Voluntary
- Status
- Ongoing
Why was it recalled?
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) identified that the recalled pet food tested positive for the H5N1 strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Testing by the USDA and Oregon State University confirmed a genetic match between the virus in the raw pet food and a house cat in Washington County, Oregon, that died after consuming the product.
Maker: Northwest Naturals
Cause: Potential Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI); H5N1 Strain
Announcement: ODA (Oregon Department of Agriculture) recall announcement dated December 27, 2024 (archived here).
What was recalled: Northwest Naturals 2lb Feline Turkey Recipe Raw Frozen Pet Food
Distribution: Nationwide through distributors in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MI, MN, PA, RI, and WA in the United States, and British Columbia in Canada
What Did Northwest Naturals Recall on December 02, 2024?
Northwest Naturals is voluntarily recalling its 2lb Feline Turkey Recipe raw & frozen pet food. The affected product details are as follows: Package Size: 2-pound plastic bags
“Best if used by” Dates: 05/21/26 B10 and 06/23/26 B1
What happened, and were any pets injured?
The deceased house cat contracted H5N1 after eating the contaminated pet food. This was confirmed by genome sequencing, linking the virus in the pet food to the infection in the cat. No human cases of HPAI have been reported in connection with this recall, and the risk to humans remains low.
What should you do?
Customers who purchased the recalled product are advised to: Contact the place of purchase for a full refund. Immediately stop using the product.
- Discard the product safely to prevent further exposure.
Contact Information:
For questions or further information, customers can reach Northwest Naturals at:
- Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM PST, Monday through Friday Email: info@nw-naturals.net Phone: 866-637-1872
Additional Information:
State and federal health experts strongly recommend:
- Avoiding raw or undercooked meat products for pets or humans.
- Washing hands thoroughly after handling raw animal products. Limiting contact with sick or dead animals.
- Reporting sick or dead birds to ODA at 503-986-4711.
Health Advisory
Feeding raw meat to pets can lead to severe illness due to pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli, and HPAI. Cooking meat thoroughly destroys these pathogens. The Oregon Health Authority continues to monitor household members exposed to the deceased cat and has not reported any human HPAI cases related to this incident.
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What should you do?
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Discard the product safely to prevent further exposure.
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Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM PST, Monday through Friday Email: info@nw-naturals.net Phone: 866-637-1872