FDA Investigation Clears Northwest Naturals Pet Food of Avian Flu Fears: What Pet Owners Need to Know

Northwest Naturals Pet Food shared an important update on February 17, 2025. They explained that the FDA and the Oregon Department of Agriculture inspected their facility from late December 2024 to February 7, 2025. This facility is licensed to produce human food, which adds an extra layer of safety.

The company emphasized that the audit did not find any links to H5N1 or Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Furthermore, no source of contamination was identified in a specific bag of their product. Importantly, Northwest Naturals was never on the FDA’s recall list, which you can check [here](https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/safety-health/recalls-withdrawals). After the audit, the company ended their voluntary recall with the Oregon Department of Agriculture, confirming that the matter was closed.

This thorough inspection lasted six weeks, and no contamination related to HPAI was found in their pet food products. Despite earlier claims from the Oregon Department of Agriculture suggesting that a cat contracted the virus from Northwest Naturals’ food, it has now been clarified that this information was incorrect.

For full details, you can read the complete statement from Northwest Naturals Pet Food.

This incident highlights the importance of transparency and the role of regulatory bodies in food safety. Consumers deserve to know that the products they buy for their pets meet high safety standards. In today’s world, keeping pets healthy is a shared responsibility between manufacturers and consumers.

For anyone interested in pet food safety and quality, joining organizations like the Association for Truth in Pet Food can help amplify the voice of pet owners everywhere. Communities like these play a crucial role in ensuring that pet food is safe and healthy.

Always stay informed about what’s in your pet’s food. Knowledge is key to making the best choices for your furry friends.