FDA Warns Pet Food Makers About Rising H5N1 Risk in Raw Pet Foods0

• A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
• November 18, 2025

Key Development The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has urged pet food manufacturers to consider highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) as a key hazard in their food safety plans. H5N1 infections often rise during the migratory bird season, increasing the likelihood of contamination in raw meat used for pet foods. This alert comes after