H5N1 bird flu virus is infectious in raw milk cheese for months, posing risk to public health, study shows
1 week, 6 days ago

H5N1 bird flu virus is infectious in raw milk cheese for months, posing risk to public health, study shows

CNN  

CNN — Raw cheese made with milk from dairy cattle infected with bird flu can harbor infectious virus for months and may be a risk to public health, according to a new study from researchers at Cornell University that was funded by the US Food and Drug Administration. The new study shows that this aging process may not inactivate the H5N1 virus, however, and it underscores the risk of consuming raw or undercooked foods during the bird flu outbreak, which continues to infect dairy cattle, poultry and a growing number of other animal species. The researchers tested samples of raw milk cheese from a farm that had inadvertently produced them with milk from cows infected with bird flu. However, the study suggested that making raw milk cheese more acidic may kill the virus and make the cheese safer to eat.

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H5N1 bird flu virus in cow milk may not respond to antivirals: Study reveals current drugs ineffective
5 days, 4 hours ago

H5N1 bird flu virus in cow milk may not respond to antivirals: Study reveals current drugs ineffective

Hindustan Times  

Scientists found that frequently used flu antivirals do not work well against the H5N1 avian influenza virus in cows' milk. The current antivirals are not effective against severe infection caused by bird flu virus in cows' milk. Existing antivirals may be less effective against this H5N1 bird flu strain, and prevention measures, such as avoiding raw milk consumption and reducing …

H5N1 bird flu virus is infectious in raw milk cheese for months, posing risk to public health, study shows
1 week, 6 days ago

H5N1 bird flu virus is infectious in raw milk cheese for months, posing risk to public health, study shows

CNN  

CNN — Raw cheese made with milk from dairy cattle infected with bird flu can harbor infectious virus for months and may be a risk to public health, according to a new study from researchers at Cornell University that was funded by the US Food and Drug Administration. The new study shows that this aging process may not inactivate the …

Bird Flu Cases Rise In US Dairy Cattle: Does It Make Milk Unsafe?
1 month, 1 week ago

Bird Flu Cases Rise In US Dairy Cattle: Does It Make Milk Unsafe?

ABP News  

Various variants of the bird flu virus have been around for decades now. The newer variant of avian influenza that recently infected dairy cattle in Nevada has a genetic change that’s thought to help the virus copy itself in mammals — including humans — more easily, according to a new technical brief from the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and …

With bird flu cases rising, certain kinds of pet food may be risky for animals – and people
2 months, 1 week ago

With bird flu cases rising, certain kinds of pet food may be risky for animals – and people

CNN  

CNN — When Jamila Acfalle decided to get her first cat, she had one requirement: It had to be brave. “It’s just a matter of time before that raw milk contaminated with bird flu or cat food contaminated with bird flu makes a human sick.” A growing and risky trend Grocery stores and pet stores now have whole aisles for …

Biden ramps up bird flu spending as scientists fret about H5N1 response. Here’s what to know
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden ramps up bird flu spending as scientists fret about H5N1 response. Here’s what to know

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As concerns about outbreaks of bird flu and the nation’s response …

The FDA will test aged raw milk cheese for bird flu in the wake of outbreak
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The FDA will test aged raw milk cheese for bird flu in the wake of outbreak

Salon  

The Food and Drug Administration has begun collecting and testing samples of aged, raw cow’s milk cheese for the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, better known as bird flu, Food Safety News reported. The agency plans to collect 300 samples of raw milk cheese from warehouses and distribution hubs, along with their label information. Samples will come from cheese …

FDA begins testing raw cheese for bird flu
2 months, 3 weeks ago

FDA begins testing raw cheese for bird flu

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Federal health officials have started to gather samples …

Do you drink raw milk? Study reveals flu virus can survive for days, raising health and safety concerns
3 months, 1 week ago

Do you drink raw milk? Study reveals flu virus can survive for days, raising health and safety concerns

Hindustan Times  

According to a new study, raw milk, which is marketed as a natural and healthful alternative to pasteurised dairy, may contain hidden hazards. Study reveals raw milk may harbor infectious flu virus "This work highlights the potential risk of avian influenza transmission through consumption of raw milk and the importance of milk pasteurization," said study senior author Alexandria Boehm, the …

Can drinking raw milk cause bird flu? US health officials probing a child’s case to find link
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Can drinking raw milk cause bird flu? US health officials probing a child’s case to find link

Firstpost  

A child in California’s Marin County fell ill after drinking raw milk and was later diagnosed with bird flu. Health authorties have urged people not to consume raw milk until their probe is complete Health officials in California are trying to find out if consumption of raw milk can cause bird flu in a human after a child was infected …

Refreezing the Arctic, health care horror stories, holiday stress: Catch up on the day’s stories
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Refreezing the Arctic, health care horror stories, holiday stress: Catch up on the day’s stories

CNN  

Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day: 5 things Real Ice 1️⃣ Controversial plan: A startup wants to artificially thicken sea ice across hundreds of thousands of square miles in the Arctic. …

Latest California child to become ill after drinking raw milk does not have bird flu, CDC says
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Latest California child to become ill after drinking raw milk does not have bird flu, CDC says

LA Times  

A Northern California child who consumed raw milk and became severely ill did not have the bird flu virus, according to tests conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The child’s mother purchased Raw Farm raw milk, mistaking it for unhomogenized — or cream top — pasteurized milk. Last week, raw milk sales from Fresno-based Raw Farm were …

California reports more illnesses in people who drank raw milk. Here are the risks, according to health experts
3 months, 2 weeks ago

California reports more illnesses in people who drank raw milk. Here are the risks, according to health experts

CNN  

CNN — Raw milk has been linked to at least 10 illnesses in California, according to the California Department of Public Health. “Since announcing multiple recalls of raw milk due to contamination with bird flu, state and local public health experts have received reports of illnesses from 10 individuals who reported drinking raw milk. Health officials in Northern California are …

Authorities probe whether presumptive bird flu case is connected to raw milk
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Authorities probe whether presumptive bird flu case is connected to raw milk

LA Times  

Public health authorities are seeking to determine if a Marin County child stricken with flu could have potentially contracted the illness by drinking infected raw milk that was subject to a recall. “Since announcing multiple recalls of raw milk due to contamination with bird flu, state and local public health experts have received reports of illnesses from 10 individuals who …

US orders testing of milk supply for bird flu amid growing concerns
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US orders testing of milk supply for bird flu amid growing concerns

Deccan Chronicle  

The US government has taken steps to better monitor the spread of bird flu among dairy cows, ordering testing of the nation’s milk supply for the H5N1 virus. While bird flu is typically associated with poultry, recent evidence suggests that it has begun spreading to cows, with initial reports indicating transmission through a single event likely in late 2023. Although …

USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus
3 months, 2 weeks ago

USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus

Hindustan Times  

The U.S. government on Friday ordered testing of the nation's milk supply for bird flu to better monitor the spread of the virus in dairy cows. Under the federal order, dairy farmers and those who handle raw milk intended for pasteurization must provide samples of the milk on request for testing for bird flu. At least 58 people in the …

Bird flu may need a single mutation to spread among humans, study finds
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bird flu may need a single mutation to spread among humans, study finds

LA Times  

Cows are milked at a Fresno dairy farm. Here’s what you need to know to start your weekend: The H5N1 bird flu may be one mutation away from being a threat to humans. And here’s today’s e-newspaper The H5N1 bird flu virus may need just one mutation to be a threat to humans, a study found. “Yikes,” “Oh great” and …

Possible H5N1 bird flu case in Marin County child; source of infection unknown
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Possible H5N1 bird flu case in Marin County child; source of infection unknown

LA Times  

Health officials in Marin County are investigating a possible H5N1 bird flu case in a child. We need to know much more about this case, including some hypotheses for how she or he may have contracted the virus,” said Jennifer Nuzzo, director of the Pandemic Center at Brown University in Providence, R.I. “Given the proximity of this case to the …

America orders ALL supplies of trendy milk to be tested as new bird flu threat looms
3 months, 2 weeks ago

America orders ALL supplies of trendy milk to be tested as new bird flu threat looms

Daily Mail  

Health authorities have called for mandatory testing of the nation's raw milk supply amid bird flu fears. The United States Department of Agriculture announced Friday that companies handling raw milk, which has not gone through bacteria-killing measures called pasteurization, must collect and share samples of the products upon request. The USDA will require companies handling raw milk to submit product …

USDA set to test national milk supply so bird flu spread can be tracked
3 months, 2 weeks ago

USDA set to test national milk supply so bird flu spread can be tracked

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The nation’s milk supply will soon be subject to testing as …

USDA Orders Nationwide Testing Of Milk For Bird Flu
3 months, 2 weeks ago

USDA Orders Nationwide Testing Of Milk For Bird Flu

Huff Post  

Cows stand in the milking parlor of a dairy farm in New Vienna, Iowa, on Monday, July 24, 2023. via Associated Press The U.S. government on Friday ordered testing of the nation’s milk supply for bird flu to better monitor the spread of the virus in dairy cows. Under the federal order, dairy farmers and those who handle raw milk …

USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus

Associated Press  

The U.S. government on Friday ordered testing of the nation’s milk supply for bird flu to better monitor the spread of the virus in dairy cows. Under the federal order, dairy farmers and those who handle raw milk intended for pasteurization must provide samples of the milk on request for testing for bird flu. At least 58 people in the …

USDA says it will start testing milk for H5N1 bird flu virus nationwide
3 months, 3 weeks ago

USDA says it will start testing milk for H5N1 bird flu virus nationwide

LA Times  

Nearly a year after a wild bird infected with H5N1 avian flu presumably passed its viral baggage to a dairy cow in the Texas panhandle — which has subsequently led to the infection of more than 700 herds nationwide and sickened at least 35 dairy workers — the nation’s agriculture department announced Friday that it will sample the nation’s milk …

US government to begin expanded testing of milk supply to better track the spread of bird flu
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US government to begin expanded testing of milk supply to better track the spread of bird flu

CNN  

CNN — The US Department of Agriculture will begin testing raw milk from dairy silos across the nation in an effort to better track the H5N1 bird flu that has been spreading in cattle since March. The new order requires the sharing of raw milk samples, upon request, from dairy farms, bulk milk shippers, milk transfer stations or dairy processing …

Avian flu virus has been found in raw milk − a reminder of how pasteurization protects health
Trending News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Avian flu virus has been found in raw milk − a reminder of how pasteurization protects health

Salon  

As the H5N1 avian flu virus continues to spread in poultry flocks and dairy cattle, consumers may worry about whether the U.S. milk supply is safe to drink. In late November 2024, however, California regulators recalled two batches of raw, unpasteurized milk from a Fresno dairy farm after bird flu virus was detected in the milk. Despite health experts' warning …

Bird flu: How raw milk could usher in a pandemic.
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bird flu: How raw milk could usher in a pandemic.

Slate  

Bird flu just might have found a direct route toward infecting more humans. The immediate risk posed by the bird flu virus’s presence in raw milk is limited to individual consumers who drink the stuff. But if you were actively trying to catch bird flu but couldn’t make it to a farm to handle the cows yourself, a glass of …

Raw milk recall in California expands after tests detect more bird flu virus
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Raw milk recall in California expands after tests detect more bird flu virus

Associated Press  

A California farm expanded a recall of raw milk sold in stores and halted production after state health and agriculture officials found bird flu virus in more milk samples. Raw Farm, of Fresno, voluntarily recalled all whole milk and cream products from stores late Tuesday after tests found bird flu virus in “multiple” retail samples and dairy storage and bottling …

All raw milk from Fresno dairy farm will be cleared from store shelves; cows have bird flu
3 months, 3 weeks ago

All raw milk from Fresno dairy farm will be cleared from store shelves; cows have bird flu

LA Times  

Raw Farm’s raw milk is set to be removed from stores. After two limited recalls, all raw milk and cream from a Fresno-based dairy farm must be removed from store shelves. However, the state is urging consumers to avoid other raw milk products, including cheese and kefir, as well as raw milk pet food products, including “raw milk pet food …

Raw Milk Farm Suspended After Officials Find Bird Flu In Products
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Raw Milk Farm Suspended After Officials Find Bird Flu In Products

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A California producer of unpasteurized raw milk, the preferred milk of Department of Health and Human Services secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has been forced by the state to suspend operations after officials found the bird flu virus in its products. PATRICK T. FALLON via Getty Images “CDFA dairy inspectors sampled milk from bottled products and …

California suspends distribution of Raw Farm raw milk products after bird flu detection
3 months, 3 weeks ago

California suspends distribution of Raw Farm raw milk products after bird flu detection

CNN  

CNN — Distribution of Raw Farm raw milk products has been suspended after bird flu virus was found in milk samples, the California Department of Food and Agriculture said. “CDFA dairy inspectors sampled milk from bottled products and bulk milk storage at Raw Farm’s bottling facility on Wednesday, Nov 27, and laboratory test results made known on November 28 showed …

Distribution of Raw Farm’s products suspended amid bird flu concerns
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Distribution of Raw Farm’s products suspended amid bird flu concerns

LA Times  

State agriculture officials on Thursday banned Fresno-based Raw Farm from distributing its raw dairy products to retailers amid ongoing concerns about possible bird flu infections among its cattle. After several days of contradictory test results, in which county public health departments found positive samples in bottled raw milk on store shelves and state agriculture officials did not detect the virus …

Raw milk recall: More testing underway after bird flu virus detected in another lot
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Raw milk recall: More testing underway after bird flu virus detected in another lot

CNN  

CNN — California health officials are warning not to drink another lot of raw milk from Fresno-based Raw Farm after it tested positive for bird flu virus. “As the state continues to investigate the link between bird flu detections in retail raw milk and the ongoing spread of bird flu in dairy cows, poultry, and sporadic human cases, consumers are …

Another recall of California raw milk after second batch tests positive for bird flu virus
Top News
4 months ago

Another recall of California raw milk after second batch tests positive for bird flu virus

LA Times  

California health officials announced Wednesday that another batch of raw milk from Fresno-based Raw Farm has tested positive for bird flu virus, as dairy farms throughout the state continue to struggle with a widening number of outbreaks. For the second time in roughly the span of a week, Santa Clara County Department of Public Health officials tested store-bought raw milk …

Questions follow massive recall of California raw milk after bird flu testing
Trending News
4 months ago

Questions follow massive recall of California raw milk after bird flu testing

LA Times  

Less than a week after California health officers confirmed a finding of bird flu virus in store-bought raw milk, state agriculture officials descended on Mark McAfee’s Raw Milk dairy “like never before” Wednesday and began collecting samples from the farm’s two herds, creamery, bulk milk tanks and trucks, according to the owner. The visit follows a recall of Raw Milk …

Bird flu virus was found in raw milk. What to know about the risks
4 months ago

Bird flu virus was found in raw milk. What to know about the risks

Associated Press  

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for the nation’s top health job, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has vowed to allow wider distribution of raw milk across America. Raw Farm LLC, of Fresno, California, voluntarily recalled one lot of “cream top” whole raw milk after Santa Clara County health officials found the bird flu virus in a sample last week. On Tuesday, Los …

Bird flu found in raw milk sold in California
4 months ago

Bird flu found in raw milk sold in California

Salon  

Over the weekend, California state health officials warned the public to avoid drinking raw milk from a Fresno-based dairy farm that was being sold in stores. “Out of an abundance of caution, and due to the ongoing spread of bird flu in dairy cows, poultry and sporadic human cases, consumers should not consume any of the affected raw milk.” Related …

Warnings issued for contaminated raw milk sold in L.A. County stores
Trending News
4 months ago

Warnings issued for contaminated raw milk sold in L.A. County stores

LA Times  

Public health officials announced Tuesday that raw milk contaminated with the bird flu virus may have been sold at stores in Los Angeles County. In a statement from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health, officials warned residents to avoid consuming Raw Farm LLC milk with a lot code of 20241109 and Best By date of 11/27/2024. Retailers …

Despite warnings from bird flu experts, it’s business as usual in California dairy country
4 months ago

Despite warnings from bird flu experts, it’s business as usual in California dairy country

LA Times  

It was a late fall morning and hundreds of cows — black and white splattered Holsteins and cappuccino-colored Jerseys — milled about a San Joaquin Valley dairy farm in the largest milk-producing state in the nation. The scene seemed utterly unremarkable — except for the fact that five days earlier, the H5N1 bird flu virus that has ravaged California’s dairy …

Bird flu virus found in raw milk on California farm as RFK Jr continues to advocate its use
4 months ago

Bird flu virus found in raw milk on California farm as RFK Jr continues to advocate its use

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the incoming administration’s pick to lead …

Bird flu found in raw milk from California dairy farm sparking recall as cases rise across the state
4 months ago

Bird flu found in raw milk from California dairy farm sparking recall as cases rise across the state

Daily Mail  

The bird flu virus has been detected in raw milk from a California dairy farm sold in stores, as cases of the virus soar across the state. 20241109 The California Department of Food and Agriculture began weekly testing of raw milk in bulk tanks in August, after the bird flu infected cattle in three Central Valley dairy herds Mark McAfee, …

Bird flu virus detected in raw milk in California
4 months ago

Bird flu virus detected in raw milk in California

CNN  

CNN — Bird flu virus has been found in a batch of raw milk sold in California, and consumers should not drink it, the state Department of Public Health warned Sunday. “Out of an abundance of caution, and due to the ongoing spread of bird flu in dairy cows, poultry, and sporadic human cases, consumers should not consume any of …

Bird flu virus detected in California raw milk
4 months ago

Bird flu virus detected in California raw milk

LA Times  

State health officials said Sunday that bird flu virus was detected in a retail sample of raw milk from Fresno-based dairy Raw Farm. The sample was collected by officials with the Santa Clara County public health office, who have been testing raw milk products from retail stores “as a second line of consumer protection.” County officials identified the virus in …

California reports first suspected H5N1 bird flu patient amid fears virus is spreading between people for first time
5 months, 3 weeks ago

California reports first suspected H5N1 bird flu patient amid fears virus is spreading between people for first time

Daily Mail  

A dairy worker in California tested 'presumptive positive' for the bird flu, possibly becoming the 15th person in the US to contract the disease. The unidentified patient works at a dairy facility currently experiencing an outbreak of the bird flu, H5N1, among its cattle. Fears over the spread of bird flu are increasing as, for the first time, a patient …

He reported a possible H5N1 outbreak in dairy cows. It took officials weeks to respond
8 months, 2 weeks ago

He reported a possible H5N1 outbreak in dairy cows. It took officials weeks to respond

LA Times  

The virus has — so far — caused only minimal illness among humans, yet has spread rapidly among birds, sea mammals and other species with devastating effect. “I think that once everybody decided it wasn’t going to kill people and pasteurized milk and herds could get over it, then all that was left was to take these stopgap measures — …

Summer heat: how to keep your food safe, stay hydrated and more
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Summer heat: how to keep your food safe, stay hydrated and more

CNN  

Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. CNN — This Independence Day holiday takes place as record-breaking heat waves have spread across many parts of the US and the world, and the temperatures could be deadly. I recommend this US government food safety website to check the internal temperature that different types of meat should be …

Despite the spread of bird flu, lawmakers in some states are pushing to legalize raw milk
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Despite the spread of bird flu, lawmakers in some states are pushing to legalize raw milk

LA Times  

As health officials scramble to determine the spread of avian flu in U.S. dairy cattle, some lawmakers are pushing to legalize and increase access to raw milk. “While I believe strongly that people should be able to eat whatever they choose to produce or herdshare, including raw milk, I have campaigned aggressively in the past against sale of commercial raw …

Third U.S. dairy worker comes down with avian flu; officials monitoring farm
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Third U.S. dairy worker comes down with avian flu; officials monitoring farm

LA Times  

Officials announced Thursday that a third U.S. dairy worker has been infected by avian flu, or H5N1. Federal officials said that unlike the first two U.S. cases — whose symptoms were limited to conjunctivitis, or pink eye — this person presented with more typical flu-like respiratory symptoms. They’ve also issued roughly 17,000 PCR tests for cattle — although, that does …

Alert as bird flu found in 'raw' cow's milk - and it may be able to survive heat treatment and refrigeration, say scientists
10 months ago

Alert as bird flu found in 'raw' cow's milk - and it may be able to survive heat treatment and refrigeration, say scientists

Daily Mail  

Deadly bird flu has been found in raw cow’s milk and may be able to survive standard pasteurisation, a study suggests. Scientists tested milk samples from herd infected with H5N1 in New Mexico and found high levels of the virus, even after it had been refrigerated at 4c. Raw milk is available at some health food stores and trendy coffee …

What is pasteurization? A dairy expert explains how it protects against foodborne illness
10 months, 1 week ago

What is pasteurization? A dairy expert explains how it protects against foodborne illness

Salon  

Recent reports that the H5N1 avian flu virus has been found in cow's milk have raised questions about whether the U.S. milk supply is safe to drink. As an extension food scientist in a state where raw milk sales are legal, I provide technical support to help processors produce high-quality, safe dairy foods. I also like to help people understand …

Despite Bird Flu Risk, Raw-Milk Drinkers Are Undaunted
10 months, 1 week ago

Despite Bird Flu Risk, Raw-Milk Drinkers Are Undaunted

Wired  

To drink raw milk at any time is to flirt with dangerous germs. The institute's founder, Mark McAfee, told the Los Angeles Times this weekend that his customers are, in fact, specifically requesting raw milk from H5N1-infected cows. A preprint published earlier this month found that cows' udders are rife with the molecular receptors that bird flu viruses latch onto …

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