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Bird Flu Detected in Dairy Herds Sparks Raw Milk Safety Concerns

USDA confirms bird flu in dairy cow beef, while health officials warn against consuming raw milk amid rising sales.

Dairy cows stand together at a farm, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Clinton, Maine. Federal health and agriculture officials pledged new spending and other efforts Friday, May 10, 2024, to help track and contain an outbreak of bird flu in the nation's dairy cows that has spread to more than 40 herds in nine states.
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Overview

  • Bird flu virus found in beef from a sick dairy cow, but USDA assures meat is safe.
  • Health experts caution against raw milk, linking it to potential bird flu transmission.
  • Study shows bird flu in raw milk can infect mice, raising concerns for human health.
  • Sales of raw milk increase despite warnings from public health officials.
  • Right-wing commentators and wellness influencers promote raw milk, disputing health risks.