Cat Food Sold In RI Recalled After Testing Positive For Bird Flu

RHODE ISLAND — Northwest Naturals has recalled some of its cat food because a batch of it tested positive for bird flu, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) said Thursday.

RIDOH officials said the batch recalled was the Northwest Naturals brand two-pound feline turkey frozen pet food.

Consumption of raw or uncooked pet food contaminated with avian influenza can cause illness in animals. As of Thursday, one case of illness in a domestic cat has been reported in connection with this product. State health officials said this illness did not occur in Rhode Island.

The recalled product is packaged in two-pound plastic bags with "best if used by" dates of May 21, 2026, and June 23, 2026. The cat food was sold through distributors across the country, including in Rhode Island.

The risk of avian flu for the public remains low, according to state health officials. This year, the United States has reported over 60 cases of 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 call the place of purchase for a refund.

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