With bird flu cases on the rise, staff at California lab say they are overworked and burned out
On a recent Friday morning, Alyssa Laxamana arrived at a laboratory on the UC Davis campus to continue California's race against bird flu. A note from her supervisor had alerted Laxamana that about 130 samples of cow milk and other dairy products were en ...
The risk of a bird flu pandemic is rising
Human cases in the US are on the rise and the virus is turning up in cows and dairy products. Luckily, we have some vaccines ready to go if needed.
Bird flu virus was found in raw milk. What to know about the risks
The detection of bird flu virus this week in a batch of unpasteurized milk sold in California underscores what health experts say are the known and potential risks of the products.
Bird flu detected in second retail raw milk sample from California company
State health officials have issued another warning to Californians not to consume raw milk after the bird flu virus was detected in a second retail sample from Raw Farm LLC. The Fresno-based company has issued a voluntary recall of the affected milk lot code number 20241119,
Distribution of Raw Farm's products suspended amid bird flu concerns
As bird flu test results come back from agencies, the state's agriculture department instructs raw milk producer Raw Farm to withhold distribution of products.
New Warning Issued Over Raw Milk as Bird Flu Cases Rise
The warning came five days after the CDC confirmed that a child had tested positive for bird flu in California.
California suspends company’s sale of raw milk after new outbreak of bird flu
California state officials have suspended a company’s sales of raw milk to retailers amid ongoing concerns about bird flu. Raw milk sales by Raw Farm, located in Fresno, was blocked from distributing its raw dairy products as of Thursday,
California largest raw milk producer temporarily halts sales after bird flu detected
California’s largest raw milk producer confirmed Friday that it had temporarily stopped distributing milk to retailers and quarantined its herds in Fresno and Kern counties after testing showed some cows may be infected with bird flu.
Sales of Raw Farm's products suspended amid bird flu concerns
As contradictory and confusing bird flu test results come back from various county and state agencies, the state's agriculture department has instructed raw milk producer Raw Farm to withhold sales.
Recall issued after raw milk from Fresno-based 'Raw Farm' tests positive for bird flu
California public health officials warn consumers not to drink a batch of raw milk from a Fresno-based company after it tested positive for bird flu.
A Bird Flu Pandemic Would Be One of the Most Foreseeable Catastrophes in History
We might be fine. Viruses don’t always manage to adapt to new species, despite all the opportunities. But if there is a bird ...
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Here's why bird flu fears are intensifying
Efforts to contain the virus are falling short. A teenager in Canada is in critical condition after an unexplained infection.
More testing underway after another California raw milk recall due to bird flu virus
California health officials are warning not to drink another lot of raw milk from Fresno-based Raw Farm after it tested ...
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Is bird flu a risk yet to people?
You may have encountered the term “ bird flu” increasingly online and in the media. It refers to a highly pathogenic ...
WHO calls for stronger surveillance of H5N1 bird flu among animals
A World Health Organization official on Thursday called for stronger surveillance in animals for evidence of infection with ...
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Bird flu
Why now: With reservoirs of virus persisting in dairy cattle, poultry and wild birds, there are ample opportunities for ...
What Are the Symptoms of Bird Flu?
Bird flu can also cause respiratory and classic flu-like symptoms, including cough, runny nose, fever, sore throat, body ...
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The Download: bird flu, and waterless concrete for the moon
How worried should we be about bird flu? The past few months have seen some potentially worrisome developments in the US, ...