SAN FRANCISCO − Authorities euthanized a cat in San Francisco after it ate raw pet food adn contracted the bird flu, the U.S. Food and Drug Management (FDA) announced.

Some batches of RAWR Raw Cat Food Chicken Eats have tested positive for the presence of the H5N1 avian influenza virus, according to the FDA. The agency did not specify the quantity or manufacturing dates.The notice, issued on Wednesday, Sept. 3, comes on the heels of laboratory testing that showed the H5N1 virus in both the cat and the food.

Ajinomoto Recalls Frozen Dumplings due to Bird Flu Concerns

Publication Date: 2025/09/05 01:50:17

Ajinomoto Frozen Foods USA, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of its frozen chicken dumplings due to concerns about avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu. The recall affects two lots of the product sold nationwide and online.

• Lot CCS 25 077, with a sell-by date of Sept. 18, 2026
• Lot CCS 25 093, with a sell-by date of Oct. 03, 2026

The food is sold frozen in stores nationwide and online.

What is bird flu?

Bird flu is a disease caused by a family of flu viruses that are primarily transmitted among birds.

Avian influenza viruses, according to the CDC and USDA, are classified into two groups: low-pathogenic avian influenza (often seen in wild birds) and highly pathogenic avian influenza (found mostly in domestic poultry). According to the CDC,low-pathogenic avian influenza viruses can cause mild or no disease,and highly pathogenic avian influenza can cause severe disease and high mortality rates in infected birds.

A bird flu outbreak that began in February 2022 cost the U.S. government roughly $661 million by February 2023, the Associated Press reported at the time.Nearly 1.8 million chickens will be culled in the latest bird flu outbreak.

What should you do?

If you have purchased either of the recalled lots, do not consume the product. Rather, discard the dumplings. Consumers who have questions can contact Ajinomoto Frozen Foods USA, Inc. at 1-800-562-8800 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday.

Key Takeaways

• Recall Details: Ajinomoto is recalling two lots of frozen chicken dumplings (CCS 25 077 and CCS 25 093).
• Reason for Recall: Concerns about the presence of avian influenza (bird flu).
• Where Sold: The dumplings were sold nationwide in stores and online.
• what to Do: Discard the recalled product and do not consume it.
• Contact Data: Contact Ajinomoto at 1-800-562-8800 for questions.