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Health Officials Warn: Contaminated Cat Food Linked to H5N1

9/4/2025

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Federal health officials warn that specific lots of RAWR Raw Cat Food may be contaminated with H5N1 bird flu.
A cat in San Francisco was infected and subsequently euthanized.
Two lots tested positive for the same strain found in the cat.
No human infections have been reported, but transmission to humans is possible through contact.

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Story summary

Federal health officials warn that specific lots of RAWR Raw Cat Food may be contaminated with H5N1 bird flu.
A cat in San Francisco was infected and subsequently euthanized.
Two lots tested positive for the same strain found in the cat.
No human infections have been reported, but transmission to humans is possible through contact.