Northwest Naturals Cat Food Avian Flu Recall Issued

PROVIDENCE, RI —Northwest Naturals is recalling  a batch of Northwest Naturals brand 2-pound Feline Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet food after it tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza virus.

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced the recall, noting consumption of raw or uncooked pet food contaminated with highly pathogenic avian influenza can cause illness in animals. The recalled product is packaged in 2-pound plastic bags with “Best if used by” dates of 05/21/26 B10 and 06/23/2026 B1.

The product was sold through distributors across the country, including in Rhode Island. The product was sold through distributors in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MI, MN, PA, RI and WA in the United States, and British Columbia in Canada.

This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the Oregon Department of Agriculture, Salem, Oregon.

One case of illness in a domestic cat has been reported from this product. (This illness did not occur in Rhode Island. There have been no avian flu illnesses identified in Rhode Island animals related to consumption of food that was positive for avian flu.)

Cat Food Avian Flu: General Public Risk Remains Low

The risk of avian flu for the general public remains  low. Since 2024, the United States has reported more than 60 cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza infections in humans, most of which have been mild cases in people who work with dairy or poultry. None of these cases have been in Rhode Island, and there has been no documented human-to-human spread.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled product should immediately discard the product and contact the place of purchase for a full refund.

For additional information or questions, customers should contact Northwest Naturals of Portland at info@nw-naturals.net or 866-637-1872.