WASHINGTON (WDNews) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning pet owners that certain lots of RAWR Raw Cat Food Chicken Eats have tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza.
The agency said testing confirmed contamination in two lots of the chicken-based cat food: Lot CCS 25 077 (Sell By 09/18/26) and Lot CCS 25 093 (Sell By 10/03/26). Both lots were sold frozen in 2.5-pound resealable bags containing 40 one-ounce sliders and were distributed nationwide in stores and online.
The warning comes after a cat in San Francisco became sick and was euthanized after eating food from Lot CCS 25 093. Federal and local testing confirmed the virus strain in both the cat and the product. Additional testing linked Lot CCS 25 077 to the same contamination source.
H5N1 is a highly pathogenic avian influenza that can infect birds, cats, and other mammals. The FDA notes that while no human cases have been linked to contaminated pet food, exposure to active virus can cause infection if it enters the eyes, nose, or mouth.
Veterinarians recommend pet owners watch for signs in cats and dogs such as fever, loss of appetite, eye inflammation, breathing difficulties, or neurological symptoms. Animals that are very young, elderly, or have weakened immune systems face the greatest risk.
The FDA advises washing hands thoroughly after handling pet food and sanitizing all surfaces.
