The company said it notified retalers and consumers of a potential problem last month and recalled the affected product.

One of the cats infected with the bird flu was an 8-month-old kitten on the Upper West Side that consumed raw chicken from Savage Cat, a company that makes raw pet food. A veterinarian said the kitten had to be euthanized.

Two cats in separate New York City households have tested positive for bird flu, the city health department says.