PetSmart issues a warning to bird owners after parakeets from 500 stores tested positive for a bacterial infection that can be spread to humans. Read more.

PetSmart is issuing a warning to bird owners after removing parakeets with a bacterial infection from 500 stores.

The infection called Psittacosis can be transferred to people.

A PetSmart spokeswoman says the infected birds were purchased any time since March of this year.

The infection causes flu-like symptoms.

PetSmart is urging parakeet owners with concerns to contact their local store.

The company has posted signs in its stores about the infected birds.

It has sent the infected parakeets to their supplier for antibiotic treatment.