Washington, D.C., USA- January 13, 2020: FDA Sign at its headquarters in Washington DC. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or USFDA) is a federal agency of the USA.
Wild Coast LLC, operating as Wild Coast Raw, has issued a voluntary recall of its frozen Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw pet food for cats due to potential contamination with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1, commonly known as bird flu. The recall comes after testing by the Oregon and Washington State Departments of Agriculture detected the presence of the virus in the affected products.
Affected Products
The recalled products include 16oz and 24oz frozen Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw pet food for cats, distributed to pet food retailers in Washington State and Oregon. The product is packaged in small round white plastic containers with green labels. The following lot numbers, identified by a sticker on the lid, are included in the recall:
- #22660
- #22653
- #22641
- #22639
- #22672
- #22664
All products with a Best Buy date of December 25, 2025, are affected. The recall has also been expanded to include any raw materials sharing similar production dates and lot codes as #22660 and #22664, which were previously flagged in a public health alert by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) on February 14, 2025.
Health Risks for Pets and Humans
H5N1 can be transmitted to animals that consume contaminated products. Pet owners should monitor their cats for symptoms of bird flu, including fever, lethargy, low appetite, reddened or inflamed eyes, discharge from the eyes and nose, difficulty breathing, and neurological signs such as tremors, seizures, or lack of coordination. Pets exhibiting these symptoms should be taken to a veterinarian immediately.
While no human infections have been reported, individuals handling the recalled products are also at risk. The virus can infect humans if it enters the eyes, nose, or mouth. Symptoms in humans may include eye redness or irritation, cough, sore throat, fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal issues such as nausea or vomiting. Anyone experiencing these symptoms after contact with the product should seek medical attention and notify their local health department.
Consumers are advised to stop feeding the recalled product to their pets and dispose of it immediately. Pet owners should thoroughly wash their hands after handling the product and sanitize any surfaces, utensils, or bowls that may have come into contact with it.
The recall was initiated after sampling by the Oregon and Washington State Departments of Agriculture detected the H5N1 virus in both affected cats and the recalled products. Wild Coast Raw is working closely with state authorities to address the source of the contamination and prevent further risks to public and animal health.
Consumers who purchased the recalled product should contact Wild Coast Raw for a full refund. For additional information or assistance, customers can reach out to the company directly.
