H5N1 avian influenza detected in US milk supply
Business Insider — April 26, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
Summary: H5N1 avian influenza is found in US milk from chickens and cattle. The FDA detected virus particles in the milk supply chain, but reassures consumers that pasteurization should make it safe. Former surgeon general Dr. Jerome Adams still eats milk, eggs, and meat, believing cooking kills viruses. The CDC advises workers in close contact with animals to take precautions. The virus spreading in animals poses a risk of mutation.
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