Dec 27, 2024
Dear Customers,
We’re informing you about the recent news regarding avian influenza and its impact on poultry production. At Raw Bistro, we prioritize transparency and the safety of the food we provide for your pets.
We are closely monitoring the situation and working directly with our trusted partner farms to ensure the highest safety standards are upheld. All of our ingredients are source-verified, and our farms follow stringent USDA and National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) guidelines to safeguard against avian influenza.
Here are the key precautions our partner farms take:
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Rigorous Flock Testing: Every flock is tested for all forms of avian influenza before being sent to harvest, including the highly pathogenic strains currently in the spotlight. Positive flocks are never sent to slaughter.
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USDA Oversight: Testing protocols are supervised by USDA under the NPIP program, ensuring compliance and safety at every step.
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Stringent Response Measures: In the rare event of a positive test, the USDA requires the humane euthanasia of the entire flock. This measure is devastating for farmers but ensures no risk to the food supply. Thankfully our partner farms have never been through this, but they know others who have and it is heartbreaking.
We’ve heard concerns raised regarding how avian influenza might find its way into finished products. This is extremely unusual given the robust systems in place and highlights the need for further investigation. Rest assured, we’re following developments closely and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
At Raw Bistro, we remain committed to delivering the highest-quality food for your pets, with safety and integrity as our guiding principles. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to talk.
Thank you for trusting us to nourish your pets with the care and quality they deserve.
Warm regards,
Raw Bistro