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CDC Stops Bird Flu Data as Cat Contracts Virus

9/6/2025

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The CDC ceased bird flu data publication in July 2025.
A cat was euthanized after contracting bird flu from contaminated raw food, the first case since spring 2025.
FDA confirmed H5N1 in RAWR Raw Cat Food samples from San Francisco.
Whole genome sequencing identified the virus as genotype B3.13 from a common source.
Since 2024, the U.S. reported 70 human bird flu cases, with no food-related infections.
Health officials advise pet owners to monitor pets for illness linked to raw food.

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Story summary

The CDC ceased bird flu data publication in July 2025.
A cat was euthanized after contracting bird flu from contaminated raw food, the first case since spring 2025.
FDA confirmed H5N1 in RAWR Raw Cat Food samples from San Francisco.
Whole genome sequencing identified the virus as genotype B3.13 from a common source.
Since 2024, the U.S. reported 70 human bird flu cases, with no food-related infections.
Health officials advise pet owners to monitor pets for illness linked to raw food.