US government to begin expanded testing of milk supply to better track the spread of bird flu
The US Department of Agriculture will begin testing raw milk from dairy silos across the nation in an effort to better track the H5N1 bird flu that has been spreading in cattle since March. The agency announced the expanded testing of the milk supply in a new federal order Friday.
Is Raw Milk Safe? Officials Ramp Up Testing Amid Bird Flu Outbreak
There is little evidence to support the consumption of raw milk, which can harbor dangerous bacteria and viruses — including bird flu.
USDA announces new milk testing order for H5N1 bird flu
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Friday announced a new national milk testing order to check for H5N1 bird flu. It requires raw unpasteurized milk samples nationwide sent to USDA for testing.
USDA announces new milk testing strategy in bird flu era
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was first detected in dairy cattle in March. A recent federal order by the U.S. Department of Agriculture creates a five-stage National Milk Testing Strategy, complementing an order from April. Since March, bird flu has been detected in several Michigan herds and one farmworker.
USDA Begins National Milk Testing Strategy to Address H5N1 in Dairy Herds
USDA is issuing a new federal order, as well as accompanying guidance, requiring that raw (unpasteurized) milk samples nationwide be collected and shared with USDA for testing.
USDA orders mandatory raw milk testing for H5N1
A new federal order has been issue requiring nation-wide milk testing in a bid to tackle the bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle
Oregon will start testing raw milk this week for bird flu
Oregon will start testing milk this week for bird flu as part of a federal program to monitor the virus, which has turned up in animals and people, including one person in Oregon. The Oregon Department of Agriculture said in a release late Wednesday that certain dairy processors will collect samples of raw milk and
California child has suspected case of bird flu after drinking raw milk
After drinking the unpasteurized raw milk, the child experienced fever and vomiting from what local health officials said was a suspected case of bird flu.
Authorities probe whether presumptive bird flu case is connected to raw milk
The presumptive bird flu case was announced on Friday, in a Marin County health newsletter, which provided few details about the case or the county and state’s investigation. “Since announcing multiple recalls of raw milk due to contamination with bird flu,
California child tests negative for bird flu, but health officials continue to warn against raw milk
California health officials continue to warn against consuming raw milk after a suspected bird flu case in a child.
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.
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