The risk to the public remained low, but people in close contact with dairy cattle may be at an increased risk, the state ...

With international tourism expected to soar locally in coming years thanks to the World Cup, Olympics and other events, the county Board of Supervisors took steps Tuesday aimed at bolstering funding ...

Recently, a pet cat that ate Monarch Raw Pet Food tested positive for H5 bird flu, according to a Dec. 31, 2024 statement from the Los Angeles (LA) County Department of Public Health.

Los Angeles County's public health department said five cats from two households tested positive for bird flu after drinking unpasteurized raw milk from the Raw Farm dairy in California's Central ...

Los Angeles County health officials warned residents against feeding their pets Monarch Raw Pet Food after the H5 bird flu virus was detected in product samples and one cat tested positive for the ...

LOS ANGELES -- A second brand of raw pet food sold in farmers markets in California has been found to contain bird flu, according to Los Angeles County health officials.

"The risk of H5 bird flu remains low in Los Angeles County, but these confirmed cases of the virus in pet cats are a reminder that consuming raw dairy and meat products can lead to severe illness ...

According to the county Department of Public Health in Los Angeles, the recalled products are packaged 2-pound plastic bags with “Best if used by” dates of May 21, 2026, B10 and June 23, 2026, B1.

According to the DPH, the overall risk of H5 bird flu to the public remains low. There is currently no evidence of person-to-person spread of the virus, county officials said.

"People rarely get bird flu, but those who interact with infected livestock or wildlife have a greater risk of infection," Dr. Muntu Davis, Los Angeles County health officer, said in a statement.