Oregon-based pet food company Northwest Naturals says the product was sold nationwide through distributors in a dozen states, including Michigan.

A Portland-based pet food company issued a nationwide voluntary recall after a house cat in Oregon died from eating one of its products, which tested positive for bird flu.

S cientists are still trying to determine if bird flu could become a widespread concern for humans. But the threat to cats has been well-established, as the animals are often foun

The Oregon Health Authority and local officials are monitoring household members who had contact with the cat for flu symptoms.

Northwest Naturals issued a voluntary recall for a batch of pet food after a cat died of bird flu in Oregon, officials said. Testing done by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Veterinary Services Laboratories and the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory confirmed an indoor cat in Oregon's Washington County contracted bird flu and died after eating the pet food.

Northwest Naturals is recalling some cat food that was distributed in Rhode Island adter a cat died from bird flu.