# Major Recall Alert: Cat Food Chicken Recalled Due to Possible Bird Flu Health Risk
Pet owners, take note: Savage Pet has issued an urgent recall for its Cat Food Chicken products due to a potential bird flu (H5N1) health risk. The recall impacts certain lot codes of Large Chicken Boxes (84 oz.) and Small Chicken Boxes (21 oz.) distributed across multiple states in the United States. This recall could have serious health implications for cats and those handling the product.
Here’s everything you need to know about this recall, including product details, symptoms to watch for, and how to protect your family and pets.
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## Why This Recall is Important
The concern surrounds the possible contamination of certain Savage Cat Food Chicken products with H5N1, commonly referred to as bird flu. While no human infections have been identified so far, H5N1 is capable of transmitting from infected materials to humans, posing significant risks.
Cats who consume contaminated food may exhibit signs such as:
- Fever, low energy, and reduced appetite
- Runny eyes or nose, difficulty breathing
- Neurological signs like tremors, lack of coordination, seizures, or blindness
For humans handling the product, exposure to bird flu virus could result in symptoms including:
- Eye irritation, sore throat, sneezing, or respiratory trouble
- Fever, muscle aches, fatigue, and nausea
- Severe conditions like seizures or vomiting
This makes it critical for pet owners and those handling the affected products to take immediate precautions.
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## Details of the Recall
Savage Pet, based in El Cajon, CA, has announced a recall of the following products due to non-negative PCR test results for H5N1:
- **Product Name:** Savage Cat Food Large Chicken Boxes (84 oz.) and Small Chicken Boxes (21 oz.)
- **Lot Code/Best By Date:** 11152026 (Printed on the bottom of boxes and individual packets)
- **Distribution Locations:** California, Colorado, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington
- **Manufacturing Date:** November 2024
The recall follows instances of one cat in Colorado and one kitten in New York testing positive for H5N1 after consuming food from the affected lot. Both animals have since recovered. While further testing continues, Savage Pet has taken proactive steps to ensure the safety of pets and their owners.
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## What You Should Do
If you purchased Savage Cat Food Chicken with the lot code 11152026, follow these steps:
- **Do Not Feed**: Avoid feeding the product to your pets or other animals.
- **Proper Disposal**: Return the product to the retailer for destruction and request a full refund.
- **Monitor Health**: Watch for signs of bird flu in your pets and contact your veterinarian immediately if symptoms arise.
- **Sanitize Areas**: Wash your hands thoroughly after handling raw pet food, and disinfect any surfaces that came into contact with the recalled product.
- **Seek Medical Attention**: If humans who handled the product develop symptoms, contact your healthcare provider or local health department right away.
For further assistance or questions, contact Savage Pet at **info@savagecatfood.com** or call **619.270.0295**.
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For the official FDA announcement on this recall, visit [this link](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/savage-pet-recalls-savage-cat-food-chicken-large-and-small-boxes-because-possible-bird-flu-health).
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