Recalled: Wild Coast Raw Pet Food Recall due to Bird Flu Contamination (March 1, 2025)

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Maker: Wild Coast, LLC.
Cause: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI H5N1, or bird flu)
Announcement: FDA announcement dated March 1, 2025 (archived here)
What was recalled: Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw cat food
Distribution: Washington State and Oregon

Wild Coast Raw is voluntarily recalling multiple lots of its Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw pet food due to potential contamination with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI H5N1, or bird flu). This follows a public health alert issued on February 14, 2025, when the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) confirmed the presence of bird flu in certain batches of the product.

At the time, no recall was issued—only a warning to pet owners. Now, after further testing by the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), Wild Coast Raw has officially recalled six lot numbers of the affected product.

Don’t leave your pet’s food safety to chance

What was recalled

Product: Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula (Frozen) – 16oz and 24oz containers
Lot Numbers: #22660, #22653, #22641, #22639, #22672, and #22664
Best By Date: December 2025
Packaging: Small round white plastic container with a green label, lot number sticker on the lid

Why is Wild Coast raw pet food being recalled?

The recall was issued after laboratory testing confirmed that multiple lots of this product were contaminated with the same strain of bird flu (H5N1) linked to severe illness and death in cats. The initial health alert was triggered when two cats from different households became severely ill and had to be euthanized after consuming the food.

Testing conducted by both the WSDA and the ODA confirmed the presence of the virus in both the pet food and the affected cats.

Health Risks to Pets and Humans

Pets who consume the contaminated food may develop serious illness, including:

Fever, lethargy, and appetite loss
Reddened or inflamed eyes, nasal discharge
Breathing difficulties
Neurological symptoms: tremors, seizures, stiff movements, lack of coordination, or blindness

Humans who handle contaminated pet food should also take precautions. While no human infections have been linked to this recall, bird flu can spread through the eyes, nose, or mouth. Symptoms to watch for include:

Mild symptoms: Eye redness or irritation, cough, sore throat, sneezing, runny nose, muscle aches, headaches, fatigue, fever
Severe symptoms: Trouble breathing, seizures, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

If a pet shows any symptoms after eating this food, contact a veterinarian immediately. If you or a family member develop symptoms after handling the food, contact your healthcare provider and local health department.

What should you do?

Pet owners are urged to:

Check your pet food packaging for the affected lot numbers.
Stop feeding the recalled product immediately.
Securely discard the product to prevent other animals from consuming it.
Sanitize all surfaces that may have come into contact with the food, including countertops, bowls, refrigerators, and utensils.
Contact the place of purchase for a full refund.

For more information, consumers can contact Wild Coast Raw at [email protected] or call (360) 591-3543 (Monday–Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM PST).

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