Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Wild Coast Raw Frozen Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw pet food for cats recall: Possible Bird Flu Health Risk

Recall published 1+ years ago

Possible Bird Flu Health Risk

Wild Coast Raw Pet food & treats — recalled pet food & treats
Photo published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Food safety concern

This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

What the notice says: Possible Bird Flu Health Risk

Why it matters: The agency identified a problem with this product that made it unsafe or unfit to sell. The official summary above describes what it was.

Recall details

Published
March 1, 2025
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Wild Coast Raw
Product type
Pet food & treats
Distribution
Oregon, Washington

Products covered by this recall

Frozen Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw pet food for cats

What the company announced

Wild Coast LLC dba Wild Coast Raw of Olympia, WA is recalling lots of frozen Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw pet food for cats because it has the potential to be contaminated with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 also known as bird flu. H5N1 can be transmitted to animals eating contaminated product.

The product, 16oz and 24oz frozen Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw pet food for cats was distributed to pet food retailers in Washington State and Oregon. The product is frozen in a small round white plastic container with a green label. The affected lots are identified by a sticker on the lid with a number of #22660, #22653, #22641, #22639, #22672 and #22664 with a Best Buy date of 12/25. The recall is widened to include any raw material sharing similar production dates and lot codes as #22660 and #22664. These two lot codes were included in the WSDA’s public health alert on 2/14.

People who fed pets the recalled products should watch for symptoms of bird flu in their pets, including fever, lethargy, low appetite, reddened or inflamed eyes, discharge from the eyes and nose, difficulty breathing, and neurological signs like tremors, stiff body movements, seizure, lack of coordination, or blindness. People with pets exhibiting these signs after feeding this product should contact their veterinarian.

While no human infections have been identified among people handling raw pet food products, people can become infected if the virus gets into a person’s eyes, nose, or mouth. People should wash their hands and handling the raw product and sanitize contact surfaces such as countertops, refrigerators, bowls, or utensils. People who handled contaminated products should watch for symptoms of bird flu, including eye redness or irritation (conjunctivitis), cough, sore throat, sneezing, runny/stuffy nose, muscle/body aches, headaches, fatigue, fever, trouble breathing, seizures, rash, diarrhea, nausea, and/or vomiting. People exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare provider and local health department.

The recall was initiated after sampling conducted by the Oregon Department of Agriculture revealed the presence of the same strain of H5N1 in the affected cats and these products as well as sampling by the Washington State Department of Agriculture. Wild Coast Raw and the Washington State Department of Agriculture continue to work collaboratively to address the source of the problem.

Do not sell or donate the recalled products. Do not feed the recalled product to pets or any other animals. Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to immediately and securely discard to prevent animals and wildlife from consuming the recalled product. Contact your place of purchase for a full refund. For more information contact Wild Coast Raw at [email protected] or (360) 591-3543 between 8am – 4 pm PST.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 4 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 22653
  • 22664

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 16 oz
  • 24 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Food safety

Wild Coast Raw — This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. Bag it and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.
  3. Wash anything it touched, and clean the shelf it was stored on if the pack has leaked.
  4. Check the freezer and pantry for other packs from the same codes.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to immediately and securely discard to prevent animals and wildlife from consuming the recalled product.

Company contact: Wild Coast LLC dba Wild Coast Raw — Consumers: Wild Coast Raw, (360) 591-3543, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Wild Coast Raw pet food & treats recalled?

Possible Bird Flu Health Risk Possible Bird Flu Health Risk

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: lot code 22653, 22664. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to immediately and securely discard to prevent animals and wildlife from consuming the recalled product.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Oregon, Washington.

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