California declared an emergency. How serious is bird flu?
California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S.
Cat food sold in California recalled over bird flu contamination. What you should know
Northwest Naturals is recalling a line of its pet food after authorities Oregon linked the death of a cat to a batch contaminated with bird flu.
Raw Farm Recalls Raw Milk in California Due to H5N1 Bird Flu Risk
The rising incidence of bird flu in the Central Valley is raising serious concerns for public health and food safety. The detection of the virus in dairy cattle has sparked alarm, as it increases the risk of transmission to other animals and potentially to humans.
Pet food recalled over bird flu contamination after house cat's death
PORTLAND, Ore. - A raw frozen pet food that was sold in Georgia and other states across the country has been recalled after an Oregon house cat's death was connected to bird flu, Oregon authorities said.
Northwest Naturals raw pet food tied to bird flu in cat; recall issued
The recall, according to a news release published Wednesday, involves Northwest Naturals' Feline Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet food with sell-by dates between May 21, 2026, and Jun. 23, 2026. Tests confirmed the batch was contaminated with highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, according to a company statement.
Pet food brand issues recall over bird flu contamination
Northwest Naturals issued a voluntary recall for a batch of pet food after a cat died of bird flu in Oregon, officials said. Testing done by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Veterinary Services Laboratories and the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory confirmed an indoor cat in Oregon's Washington County contracted bird flu and died after eating the pet food.
Bird Flu Detected in Pets' Raw Food, Health Officials in California Warn
Health officials were warning residents Wednesday not to feed their pets raw food following a voluntary recall of Northwest Naturals Brand 2lb Feline Turkey Recipe Raw & Frozen Pet Food due to detection of H5 bird flu virus in product samples.
L.A. County health officials warn pet owners to avoid raw cat food after feline dies of bird flu
Oregon cat dies after eating raw pet food tainted with H5N1 bird flu virus. L.A. County officials urge pet owners to avoid raw meat and raw pet food brands.
Pet food recalled due to Bird Flu
According to the county Department of Public Health, the recalled products are packaged 2-pound plastic bags with "Best if used by" dates of May 21, 2026, B10 and June 23, 2026, B1. Pet owners were urged to immediately dispose of those products.
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What's the bird flu? An explainer following California's state of emergency declaration
Nearly all of California’s cases of bird flu in people were due to ... the first instance of severe illness linked to ...
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Rapid spread of H5N1 bird flu through California dairy herds suggests unknown paths of transmission
Reports that cows have been infected despite farmers' preventive measures indicate there are multiple routes of transmission ...
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North Bay health officials address bird flu threat with this advice: Avoid raw dairy products and get your seasonal flu vaccine
After Gov. Gavin Newsom last week declared an emergency stemming from bird flu’s spread in dairy herds, local public health ...
The first severe case of H5N1 bird flu confirmed in US: What to know about the virus
The first severe case of H5N1 bird flu was confirmed in Louisiana. Here is a map of other states that have been affected.
More L.A. cats appear to be infected with H5N1 bird flu
Los Angeles County health officials have identified three more cats with presumptive H5N1; the source of the virus has not ...
Symptoms of H5N1 Strain Bird Flu: What We Know
A patient in Louisiana was hospitalized after a recent exposure with the CDC issuing guidance to those most at-risk of infection.
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Bird flu outbreak spreads: Maps show California takes worst hit among states most affected
The bird flu outbreak has spread to all 50 states, these maps show. Here are the symptoms and what to do if you think you ...
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Bird flu update: Maps show states most affected
The CDC determined the person was likely exposed to H5N1 from sick or dead birds in a ... at a commercial poultry facility ...