Bird Flu testing in nation's raw milk supply begins

Infectious Bird Flu Can Linger in Refrigerated Raw Milk for 5 Days
Raw milk might be more dangerous than assumed. Researchers just found evidence that influenza viruses that end up in raw milk can infect people for almost up to a week.
CDC Can't Confirm Suspected Bird Flu Case Tied to Raw Milk
CDC could not confirm what was suspected to have been the first H5N1 bird flu case linked to raw milk consumption. The patient, a child in Marin County, California, experienced fever and vomiting after drinking raw milk,
Flu virus can remain infectious in refrigerated raw milk, new study finds
Researchers at Stanford University found flu virus can remain infectious in raw milk for as long as five days. The new research comes as flu concerns in the U.S. are on the rise.
What are your questions about bird flu and milk?
Infectious disease experts have called for expanded testing for H5N1 bird flu in milk since it began spreading among dairy cows in the United States this year. They argue that the virus can’t be contained until farms,
Bird flu testing starts on raw and unpasteurized milk nationwide
Raw and unpasteurized milk will be tested for bird flu nationwide starting Monday, to monitor the prevalence of H5N1 in cattle.
California child tests negative for bird flu, but health officials continue to warn against raw milk
California health officials continue to warn against consuming raw milk after a suspected bird flu case in a child.
Bird flu forces recall of raw milk sold from Modesto-area farm. What buyers should do
Bird flu has prompted a recall of raw milk sold from a dairy farm near Modesto. It was ordered Saturday, Dec. 14, by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The recall involves Valley Milk Simply Bottled, on Maze Boulevard about five miles west of Modesto.
If raw milk is at risk for bird flu, what about raw milk cheese?
A new program will look for bird flu in the milk supply
The U.S. Department of Agriculture kicks off a new program looking for highly pathogenic bird flu in the milk supply. Starting this week, they're testing samples of milk intended for pasteurization.
U.S. Launches Raw Milk Testing for Avian Influenza H5N1
In a significant public health initiative, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the commencement of a new program to test raw milk for the presence of avian influenza H5N1. This initiative will initially involve six states: California,
Bird flu's rapid spread prompts California to declare a state of emergency
Bird flu virus has swept through farms across the nation’s largest dairy producing state. All human cases had been mild - ...
CDC confirms 1st case of severe bird flu in US
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the first case of severe bird flu in the U.S. on Wednesday.
CDC Confirms First ‘Severe’ Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in U.S.
The CDC has declared the first “severe” case of H5N1 bird flu in the U.S., according to a press release published Wednesday.
Bird flu: Louisiana patient is first severe case and California declares emergency
A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., health officials said Wednesday.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency over bird flu infections
While the risk to the public remains low, we will continue to take all necessary steps to prevent the spread of this virus,” ...
Two ways bird flu could cause a human pandemic
The CDC just confirmed the first case of severe bird flu in the U.S, and California just declared a state of emergency.
The bird flu outbreak keeps getting more worrying
Health officials said the first "severe" case of the H5N1 virus was reported in a human this week, with the person being ...