Overview

• Bird flu, specifically the H5N1 strain, has been detected in cattle across several U.S. states, marking a significant spread of the virus beyond birds.
• Human cases of H5N1 remain extremely rare in the U.S., with health officials stressing the low risk of transmission from animals to humans.
• Food safety authorities confirm that eggs and milk remain safe to consume, with pasteurization and cooking effectively neutralizing the virus.
• Concerns rise over the potential for the virus to mutate and spread more easily among mammals, though no such mutations have been observed yet.
• Health agencies continue to monitor the situation closely, advising the public to follow food safety guidelines and avoid contact with sick animals.