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.
Raw milk has always been risky to drink. Then it tested positive for bird flu. Now, all milk will be tested for the virus.
Sales of raw milk continue to rise — and experts say there are no benefits that outweigh the risks of illness from untreated dairy.
Can raw milk make you sick? Officials crack down amid bird flu fears.
Research has shown the highest traces of bird flu virus detected on the cow are around its mammary glands and in the milk itself.
Is Milk Safe? Your Questions About Bird Flu and Dairy, Answered.
Milk has been a central concern as cases of bird flu have ticked up over the past year. Researchers believe the virus has spread between cows and to farmworkers through contaminated milk. More than 700 dairy herds have been affected by the virus, and at least 58 people, mostly farm workers, have been sickened.
Pasteurization, Avian Flu, And The Realities Of Drinking Raw Milk
Pasteurization is the process that rids milk of bacteria. But more people are opting for unpasteurized milk, also known as raw milk. In May, sales of raw milk rose more than 20 percent compared to the year before.
Is raw milk safe? US to begin bulk milk testing to find bird flu
Former presidential candidate and Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a big fan of raw, unpasteurized milk and has said he would work to remove restrictions on its sale.
California child sickened after drinking raw milk
After drinking the unpasteurized milk, the child experienced fever and vomiting, local health officials said said of the suspected case.
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.
Health Officials Warn Against Consuming Raw Milk After Suspected Bird Flu Case
Marin County health officials warned the public against consumption of raw milk products after they detected a suspected case of bird flu in a child who drank raw milk. Marin County Public Health said in a statement Tuesday that the child experienced fever and vomiting after drinking raw milk.
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