As bird flu spreads in the U.S., is it safe to eat eggs? What to know about the risk.


by NBC News

NBC News— In early April, a dairy worker in Texas tested positive for avian influenza, also known as bird flu, amid a multi-state outbreak of the virus among cows. The bird flu virus has also been detected in raw milk, but authorities say the current risk to the public is low. It’s the first time this strain of bird flu — referred to as highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) — has been detected in cattle and the first documented cow-to-human transmission of an avian influenza virus, according to the...

Global News—Bird flu concerns over U.S. dairy cattle growing. Here’s what to know. A bird flu outbreak infecting dairy cows in the U.S. that has seeped into the country’s milk supply is under investigation, but the the WHO says the risk to the public is low.

EatingWell—Is It Safe to Eat Eggs, Chicken or Dairy During the Bird Flu Outbreak?. We’re here to answer all of your questions about the current bird flu outbreak, including if eggs, chicken or dairy products are safe to eat.

Global News—Bird flu virus detected in U.S. grocery store milk. FDA says supply still safe. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that samples of pasteurized milk had tested positive for remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows.