The risk is not limited to the pet
Pathogens can spread from food to hands, bowls, utensils, counters and other household surfaces. This matters especially in homes with young children, older adults, pregnant people or people with weakened immune systems.
Commercial packaging does not make raw sterile
A raw product can be packaged, branded and sold through normal retail channels while still carrying microbial risk. Recall notices involving raw products illustrate why hygiene and official safety advice matter.
Do not improvise pathogen-control methods
Freezing, rinsing or adding household ingredients should not be assumed to eliminate foodborne pathogens. Follow public-health and veterinary guidance rather than internet hacks.
If you are considering raw feeding
Discuss the nutritional and household-safety implications with a veterinarian. This site does not provide raw recipes or handling instructions intended to make raw feeding “safe.”