Is Your Milk Safe? New Concerns about Bird Flu Infected Dairy Cows

TLDRNew concerns about dairy cows infected with bird flu and its impact on the milk supply. USDA tracking outbreak in multiple states. Scientific evidence shows pasteurization makes the virus inactive and safe for consumption. USDA implementing measures to prevent the spread and testing ground beef for traces of the bird flu.

Key insights

️⚠️Bird flu infected dairy cows raise concerns about the safety of milk supply.

❗️USDA is tracking an outbreak of bird flu in cattle herds across nine states.

Scientific evidence confirms that pasteurization makes the virus inactive and ensures the safety of milk.

🛡️USDA is implementing measures to prevent the spread of bird flu, including requiring negative tests for cows traveling across state lines.

🍔The USDA is also testing ground beef from grocery stores for traces of the bird flu to ensure the safety of the meat supply.

Q&A

Is the milk at the grocery store safe to drink?

Yes, scientific evidence shows that pasteurization makes the bird flu virus inactive and ensures the safety of milk.

What measures is USDA taking to prevent the spread of bird flu?

The USDA is requiring a negative test from any cows traveling across state lines and testing ground beef for traces of the bird flu.

Are dairy cows in Georgia infected with bird flu?

No, Georgia is not currently on the list of states with bird flu-infected dairy cows.

Should I be worried about consuming milk?

No, pasteurization makes the virus inactive and ensures the safety of milk.

Is the meat supply safe?

Yes, the USDA is testing ground beef from grocery stores for traces of the bird flu to ensure its safety.

Timestamped Summary

00:01New concerns about dairy cows infected with bird flu.

00:09USDA tracking an outbreak of bird flu across multiple states.

00:28Scientific evidence shows pasteurization makes the virus inactive and safe for consumption.

00:37USDA requiring negative tests for cows traveling across state lines.

00:44USDA testing ground beef for traces of the bird flu to ensure its safety.