Latest Bird Flu News Warns of Infected Grocery Store Milk

Key Takeaways

• The USDA is mandating HPAI H5N1 testing in milk cows due to positive tests found in pasteurized milk samples.

• Further investigation is ongoing to confirm if live, infectious virus is present.

• While most infected cows recover, some show signs of long-term milk production issues.

• Authorities believe pasteurization remains effective against HPAI H5N1, but ongoing research is crucial.

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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a mandatory testing program for HPAI H5N1, a highly pathogenic avian influenza strain, in milk-producing cows.

This follows the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) announcement of positive HPAI H5N1 tests in samples of pasteurized milk found on store shelves.