According to recent announcements from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a recall of Wild Coast Raw Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula for cats has been expanded to include additional production lots distributed across 20 states, including Washington and Oregon. The FDA posted the company’s recall notice on March 1, 2025, stating that several lots of 16-ounce and 24-ounce frozen chicken‑based products may be contaminated with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1). Affected lots include #22660, #22653, #22641, #22639, #22672, and #22664, all marked with a December 2025 best‑by date, and the recall has been widened to cover raw materials connected to the production windows of the most concerning lots. This information was first reported locally by KOIN.

According to the FDA’s published recall notice (FDA Recall Announcement), laboratory testing conducted by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and Washington State Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of H5N1 in both affected cats and unopened containers of the recalled food. State officials in both Oregon and Washington have linked multiple feline H5N1 cases to consumption of raw meat products over the past year. The Oregon Department of Agriculture previously announced multiple cat infections, with several animals euthanized following severe illness. Health authorities continue monitoring exposed households, and to date no human cases linked to this specific product have been confirmed.

State and federal agencies advise pet owners who purchased the recalled products to stop feeding them to animals immediately. The FDA recall notice emphasizes the importance of secure disposal to prevent wildlife exposure and recommends that anyone whose pet exhibits symptoms potentially associated with H5N1—including fever, lethargy, respiratory distress, or neurological signs—contact a veterinarian. Consumers may seek refunds through the original point of purchase, and additional guidance is available through contact information listed in the FDA announcement.

This regional recall highlights ongoing public health concerns about the transmission of avian influenza through raw animal products. While human transmission remains rare, Oregon and Washington officials continue to underscore safe food‑handling practices and caution against feeding uncooked meat to pets, noting the increased risks associated with pathogens such as H5N1.