USDA orders testing of milk for bird flu
The mandate targeting bulk milk transporters and dairy processors is meant to help identify herds that have caught the virus, which has spread among livestock.
Raw milk recall in California expands after tests detect more bird flu virus
A California farm expanded a recall of raw milk sold in stores and halted production after state health and agriculture officials found bird flu virus in more milk samples.
Exclusive: US issues order mandating bird flu testing of milk supply
The U.S. issued a federal order on Friday mandating that the national milk supply be tested for bird flu, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told Reuters, as authorities seek to grapple with rapid spread of the virus among dairy herds.
California investigating possible case of bird flu in child who drank raw milk
California health officials are investigating a possible case of bird flu in a child who became ill after drinking raw milk, Marin County Public Health said on Tuesday.
Updates on the bird flu outbreak, now linked to raw milk products in California
After a recent raw milk product recall in California, what is the latest information on the bird flu outbreak?
More of the nation's milk supply will be tested for bird flu under a new federal rule
The new strategy aims to pinpoint where bird flu exists in the U.S. and halt its spread. There have been hundreds of cases in cattle and dozens in humans.
USDA to Test Milk Supply Amid Multistate Bird Flu Outbreak: What to Know
The move comes amid an outbreak of bird flu that has sickened dozens across seven states and marked the first time the virus was identified in dairy cows. Here’s what to know.
Latest California child to become ill after drinking raw milk does not have bird flu, CDC says
A Northern California child who consumed raw milk and became severely ill did not have the bird flu virus, according to tests conducted by the CDC.
If raw milk is at risk for bird flu, what about raw milk cheese?
As the government begins testing raw milk to test bird flu spread amongst cattle, some have wondered — is it safe to eat raw milk cheese? Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains.
Feds Issue Order For National Milk Testing To Monitor Bird Flu
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is stepping up efforts to monitor avian influenza (better known as bird flu) with a new federal order mandating national testing of raw milk for the H5N1 virus.
Two cats test positive for bird flu after consuming recalled raw milk linked to CA farm
The Los Angeles County Health Department is warning the public after two cats tested positive for H5 bird flu after consuming recalled raw milk from Raw Farm, LLC.
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What to know about bird flu as agencies up their surveillance efforts
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Sixth case of bird flu found in Iowa amidst growing concerns about stopping the spread
Another flock has been hit by bird flu here in iowa tonight -- it's the sixth this year -- and the fourth reported in a sioux ...
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‘Double whammy’: Bird flu adds to increased egg prices, affects more cattle in Tulare County
On Dec. 3, the California Department of Food and Agriculture expanded the voluntary recall of raw whole milk and cream ...
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Possible bird flu reported in child in Marin County
MARIN COUNTY, Calif. - Marin County Public Health is reporting a possible case of H5N1, also known as the bird flu, in a ...
The Real Appeal of Raw Milk
Raw milk can’t be sold legally for human consumption in many states, but some 11 million Americans drink it anyway as ...