California health officials detected H5N1 bird flu virus in raw milk from Raw Farm, prompting a voluntary recall of products with a November 27 expiration date. The discovery comes amid rising raw milk consumption and debates over food regulation. Detection and Immediate Response The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) identified the virus in a retail sample tested by Santa Clara County Public Health Laboratory. Raw Farm issued a voluntary recall for lot ID #20241109, which includes quart and half-gallon sizes of cream top whole milk. Mark McAfee, CEO of Raw Farm, questioned the findings: “This is done by the … Continue reading California Detects H5N1 Bird Flu in Raw Milk Amid 20% Sales Surge and 29 Reported Human Cases