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FDA: Bird Flu Traces Found in 1 in 5 Milk Samples

One in five commercial milk samples tested in a nationwide survey contained particles of the H5N1 virus, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said late on Thursday, suggesting the outbreak of bird flu is more widespread than previously thought. The agency said there is no… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on April 26, 2024

New USDA Rule to Reduce Salmonella in Frozen Chicken

Poultry producers will be required to bring salmonella bacteria in certain chicken products to very low levels to help prevent food poisoning under a final rule issued Friday by U.S. agriculture officials. When the regulation takes effect in 2025, salmonella will be… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on April 26, 2024

The Latest on the Risks of Bird Flu in Dairy Cows

U.S. officials have strengthened measures to contain the further spread of the first known outbreak of H5N1 or bird flu in dairy cows, which has now spread to 33 herds in eight states and bled over into the country’s milk supply. So far, only one person – a Texas farm… Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on April 26, 2024