Avian Flu Outbreak Hits 33 U.S. Dairy Herds: FDA Ensures Milk Safety Amid Rising Concerns

While the virus is lethal for commercial poultry, most infected cattle seem to recover within two weeks, according to experts. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Tuesday that pasteurized milk samples had tested positive for traces of the avian influenza virus that has infected dairy cows. The agency highlighted that “We are completing a large representative national sample, to better understand the extent of these findings. Because qPCR findings do not represent actual virus that may be a risk to consumers.” Officials added that they continue to study the issue. “To date, we have seen nothing … Continue reading Avian Flu Outbreak Hits 33 U.S. Dairy Herds: FDA Ensures Milk Safety Amid Rising Concerns