
With bird flu cases rising, certain kinds of pet food may be risky for animals – and people
CNNCNN — When Jamila Acfalle decided to get her first cat, she had one requirement: It had to be brave. “It’s just a matter of time before that raw milk contaminated with bird flu or cat food contaminated with bird flu makes a human sick.” A growing and risky trend Grocery stores and pet stores now have whole aisles for frozen and refrigerated pet foods, including raw foods, which are more expensive than dry kibble. Raw foods may not say so on the package The FDA says there’s no formal or regulatory definition of “raw” pet food. “We are confident that this cat contracted H5N1 by eating the Northwest Naturals raw and frozen pet food,” Oregon State Veterinarian Dr. Ryan Scholz said in a news release. In a statement on its website, the company said that it is “committed to the health and safety of pets and their owners” and that “there is currently no credible evidence to suggest that our raw food products are linked to avian influenza or any other health risks.” After Raw Farm milk and cream were recalled due to bird flu, the farm was quarantined for weeks and California health officials warned consumers against drinking the products or feeding it pets.
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How to Protect Your Cats (and Backyard Chickens) From Bird Flu
Wired
H5N1 bird flu virus is infectious in raw milk cheese for months, posing risk to public health, study shows
CNN
H5N1 bird flu virus is infectious in raw milk cheese for months, posing risk to public health, study shows
CNN
Cat food recalled due to possible bird flu contamination
The Independent
One more US company recalls raw pet food as bird flu continues to infect cats
Firstpost
Cats tested positive for H5N1 bird flu in MP's Chhindwara; poultry sale banned till March 4
New Indian Express
Cats in Oregon euthanized after eating raw pet food tainted with bird flu
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What to know about protecting your cat from bird flu
NPR
A wave of cat deaths from bird flu prompts new rules on pet food production
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Bird flu: Cats died in California after drinking recalled raw milk
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Owner of two cats that died after drinking H5N1 recalled milk threatens to sue
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Another raw pet food H5N1 bird flu recall. More sick cats in L.A. County
LA Times
Cats can get sick with bird flu, here's how to protect them
Hindustan Times
Pet brand recalls cat food from shelves after cat dies from bird flu contamination
The Independent
Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here's how to protect them
The Independent
Cat dies of bird flu after eating infected frozen food as US fights H5N1 spread in 8 states
Firstpost
Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu
Associated Press
L.A. County health officials warn pet owners to avoid raw cat food after feline dies of bird flu
LA Times
Cats are the new pigs? Study warns these cute and fluffy pets could spark the next pandemic
Hindustan Times
Latest California child to become ill after drinking raw milk does not have bird flu, CDC says
LA Times
Cats in L.A. County die after drinking recalled raw milk
LA Times
Authorities probe whether presumptive bird flu case is connected to raw milk
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Possible H5N1 bird flu case in Marin County child; source of infection unknown
LA Times
America orders ALL supplies of trendy milk to be tested as new bird flu threat looms
Daily Mail
USDA set to test national milk supply so bird flu spread can be tracked
The Independent
US government to begin expanded testing of milk supply to better track the spread of bird flu
CNN
Avian flu virus has been found in raw milk − a reminder of how pasteurization protects health
Salon
Raw Milk Farm Suspended After Officials Find Bird Flu In Products
Huff Post
Distribution of Raw Farm’s products suspended amid bird flu concerns
LA Times
Bird flu virus was found in raw milk. What to know about the risks
Associated Press
Bird flu virus detected in California raw milk
LA Times
The number of cases of H5N1 bird flu is growing - but can it be caught by eating chicken?
The Independent
The first case of bird flu has been found in a pig at an Oregon farm
The Independent
Despite the spread of bird flu, lawmakers in some states are pushing to legalize raw milk
LA Times
Are pet dogs and cats the weak link in bird flu surveillance?
LA Times
Alert as bird flu found in 'raw' cow's milk - and it may be able to survive heat treatment and refrigeration, say scientists
Daily Mail
Despite Bird Flu Risk, Raw-Milk Drinkers Are Undaunted
Wired
US govt relaxes regulations for labs handling bird flu samples to ease virus response
Hindustan Times
Despite H5N1 bird flu outbreaks in dairy cattle, raw milk enthusiasts are uncowed
LA Times
Bird flu in US cattle has caused concern amongst milk-drinkers. Is cow's milk safe to drink?
BBC
REVEALED: The foods that HAVE tested positive for bird flu - as vet says virus is now also infecting farm workers in Texas
Daily Mail
Bird flu is getting worse — but it's not yet "cow flu," experts explain
Salon
Bird flu causes blindness in cats that drank milk from infected cows at Texas dairy farm - sparking fears the virus is evolving
Daily Mail
Bird flu is spreading. Are supermarket eggs and milk safe?
Salon
Remnants of bird flu are found in grocery store milk - weeks after health officials assured public it wasn't possible
Daily Mail
Bird flu viral fragments found in pasteurized milk: US officials
Deccan Chronicle
H5N1 strain of bird flu is found in MILK for first time in 'very high concentrations,' World Health Organization warns
Daily Mail
Feeding dogs raw meat could be fuelling spread of antibiotic-resistent superbugs, scientists warn
The Independent
Pet owners 'putting their cats and dogs at risk by feeding them trendy raw, homemade and vegan food'
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