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Raw pet food sales are growing, fueled by claims of health benefits, but experts warn diseases thrive in the raw foods.
Health authorities in the US and elsewhere have issued dire warnings against feeding pets raw food, noting cases of contamination with salmonella, E. coli and listeria.
At least three house cats died after eating raw foods contaminated with bird flu in recent weeks .
Raw pet food industry in the U.S. estimated to be worth $3.1 billion in 2023 and projected to grow to $8.72 billion by 2032 .
Industry keeps growing despite recalls and health authority warnings.
"People genuinely think they're doing the right thing for their pets and don't realize they can be contaminating their animal," expert says.
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