Concerns over bird flu in US: Is it safe to eat eggs? Here's what experts say
1 day, 11 hours ago

Concerns over bird flu in US: Is it safe to eat eggs? Here's what experts say

India Today  

With bird flu cases on the rise across the US, including a recent fatality in Louisiana, questions about egg safety have emerged among the people. Anna Wald, MD, a specialist at the University of Washington, said that “properly cooked eggs are safe to eat,” but warned that raw milk could pose a risk, particularly after recent avian flu deaths linked to infected cows. She recommended avoiding soft-boiled or runny eggs during the current bird flu outbreak. Although no cases of bird flu have been reported from properly cooked eggs in US, experts urge continued caution.

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7 months ago

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Wired  

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Associated Press  

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The Independent  

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Daily Mail  

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9 months ago

A bird flu outbreak at the largest U.S. chicken egg producer could affect egg prices

NPR  

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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Huff Post  

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3 years, 11 months ago

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News 18  

A document issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India suggests that proper cooking inactivates the bird flu virus present inside meat and eggs. In view of the bird flu scare in the country, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued a guidance document on “Safe handling, processing and consumption of poultry meat and eggs …

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3 years, 11 months ago

Bird Flu: Safe to eat chicken, egg? Here's what experts say

India TV News  

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Don't panic, avoid undercooked meat & eggs: Experts on bird flu rise
4 years ago

Don't panic, avoid undercooked meat & eggs: Experts on bird flu rise

India TV News  

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4 years ago

Bird flu scare: Should you be worried about having chicken and eggs?

India Today  

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Huff Post  

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