Bird flu, Pet Food and Public Health

Bird flu concerns lead LA County officials to warn against feeding pets raw food
Los Angeles County health officials reported the first human case of bird flu in the area less than a week after a statewide emergency declaration was announced.
Los Angeles County records its first human case of bird flu, public health officials say
Public health officials have confirmed the first human case of H5N1 bird flu in Los Angeles County this year. A statement released on Monday said that the infected person, an adult, was exposed to infected livestock while at a worksite.
Bird flu detected in pets' raw food, LA County Public Health warns
Los Angeles County health officials warned residents Tuesday 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.
LA County warns bird flu is killing cats as human cases top 65 nationwide
The risk of H5 bird flu remains low in Los Angeles County, but these confirmed cases of the virus in pet cats are a reminder that consuming raw dairy and meat products can lead to severe illness in cats,
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.
First human case of bird flu in Los Angeles County detected
The case comes less than a week after Gov. Gavin Newsom called a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu virus in the state.
First human case of bird flu detected in LA County
The victim, an adult who was exposed at a worksite to livestock infected with H5 bird flu, has been treated with antivirals and is recovering at home, according to the county Department of Public Health.
Warning Issued After Bird Flu Found in Raw Pet Food on West Coast
West Coast public health authorities are warning pet owners after a house cat in Oregon died from bird flu. The Oregon Department of Agriculture confirmed Tuesday that the cat, which they said was “strictly indoor,
Popular pet food brand issues recall over bird flu contamination
The manufacturer of a popular pet food brand has issued a recall of its raw and frozen cat food, according to the Washington State Department of Agriculture.
L.A. County resident infected by bird flu as county spreads awareness
Los Angeles County reported its first case of human H5N1 bird flu infection Monday, as health officials sought to spread ...
First rare human case of bird flu reported in Los Angeles County
The LA County Department of Public Health confirmed the first human case of bird flu in the county, just days after Gov.
As California confirms new case of bird flu in a human, another impact is seen in egg prices
Millions of egg-laying flocks in California have been lost to the bird flu this year. It comes as the cost of eggs rose in ...
Bird flu in a human confirmed in CA
A rare case of bird flu in a human has been confirmed in Los Angeles County. The California Department of Public Health and ...