S. Korea: Antigen detection in HPAI-confirmed cat food
2 August, 2023
Due to epidemiological investigations regarding the confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in cats at animal shelters in Gwanak-gu, Seoul, it has been established that pet food containing AI antigens has been identified. The affected products, namely Balanced Duck and Balanced Chicken, both manufactured by Nature's Row, were found to have been produced without adequate sterilization since May 25. Consequently, these products will undergo a recall and be appropriately disposed of.
This marks the first case of commercial food being reported as contaminated with the H5 bird flu virus.
