Morasch Meats recalls animal feed due to H5N1 contamination | Local

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NATIONAL – Morasch Meats is recalling its Northwest Naturals 2lb Feline Turkey recipe raw and frozen pet food after tests confirmed contamination with the H5N1 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), which led to the death of an indoor cat in Washington County, Oregon.

Genome sequencing revealed an exact match between the virus in the pet food and the infected cat, leading to recalls of products with “Best If Used By” dates 05/21/26 B10 and 06/23/26 B1 distributed nationwide.

To avoid the spread of HPAI, state and federal experts strongly urge people and their pets to:

• Avoid consuming raw or poorly prepared meat products

• Avoid consuming raw dairy

• Limit contact with sick or dead animals

• Wash hands after handling raw animal products or contact with sick/dead animals

• Keep pets or poultry away from wild waterfowl