Health experts warn against consuming raw milk to gain immunity from bird flu, citing potential health risks and increased risk of virus transmission to humans. Despite these warnings, some proponents of raw milk remain unfazed, claiming that pasteurization is harmful. However, officials emphasize the low risk to the general public, the limited evidence on transmission through dairy products, and the need for ongoing research.
Federal officials have announced that tests of commercially available milk have detected traces of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The announcement comes amid a national outbreak of the disease among dairy cows. However, officials and experts emphasize that the risk to the public remains low and that there is no evidence of infectious virus in pasteurized milk.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has detected genetic material from the bird flu virus in pasteurized milk. However, the FDA emphasizes that this discovery does not indicate the presence of infectious virus and that the milk supply remains safe for consumption. The FDA is conducting further tests to confirm its findings. The risk of infection from milk with viral fragments is considered negligible as the genetic material cannot replicate independently.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has detected viral particles of H5N1 avian influenza in milk purchased at grocery stores, but the agency maintains that the milk supply remains safe for consumption. The FDA believes the viral particles found in milk samples are remnants of viruses killed during the pasteurization process. However, additional tests are being conducted to confirm the viability of the viruses. The FDA continues to recommend against consuming unpasteurized or raw milk due to potential health risks.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) implemented a federal order requiring negative H5N1 bird flu virus tests for interstate cattle movement, laboratory reporting for positive cases, and herd investigations in infected farms. The order applies to lactating dairy cows initially. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed H5N1 RNA traces in milk products but emphasized that pasteurization eliminates the virus. Research suggests the PCR-positive milk may not contain live viruses. The National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) supports the findings. Despite resistance from some farmers, the USDA aims to improve information gathering and access with the order. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) faces challenges in investigating worker health on infected farms but explores wastewater surveillance for H5N1 detection.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has detected fragments of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus in some samples of milk. However, the agency emphasizes that these fragments are not infectious and pose no increased risk to human health. The FDA conducted testing using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and found the presence of viral fragments in the milk samples. Experts believe that pasteurization likely inactivates the virus, but it does not remove the viral particles. The FDA and other agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), continue to monitor the situation and conduct studies to assess the potential risks. Currently, the risk to the general population is considered low, and the commercial milk supply remains safe due to pasteurization and other safety measures.
The US FDA announced the detection of bird flu virus remnants in pasteurized milk samples. However, the FDA emphasizes that the commercial milk supply remains safe as the pasteurization process inactivates the virus. Extensive testing is underway to ensure public safety, and there have been only two mild human infections linked to the outbreak. Experts affirm that there is no evidence of infectious virus in the milk, and the FDA’s ongoing assessments and robust pasteurization standards are critical in managing any potential risks.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has detected remnants of the bird flu virus in samples of pasteurized milk. However, the FDA emphasizes that the material is inactivated and poses no risk to consumers. The findings come after the virus was detected in dairy cows in at least eight states, prompting concerns about the safety of the milk supply. The FDA is continuing to study the issue, but officials maintain that the commercial milk supply is safe.
Inactive remnants of the H5N1 bird flu virus have been detected in samples of pasteurized milk around the country, federal regulators announced on Tuesday. While scientists have criticized the government’s response to the outbreak, officials maintain that the commercial milk supply remains safe. The virus fragments do not pose a health risk to consumers, as pasteurization is designed to kill viruses and inactivate flu viruses specifically. However, the discovery raises concerns about the potential spread of the outbreak, as experts suggest the problem in dairy cows may be more extensive than previously thought.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has detected genetic fragments of the highly-pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 in pasteurized, commercial milk. However, testing has yet to determine if the genetic material is from live and infectious viral particles or just remnants of dead ones. Further testing is underway to determine the viability of H5N1 in milk samples.
