"Assessing the Safety of Milk and Eggs Amidst the Bird Flu Outbreak"

A bird flu outbreak has affected over two dozen dairy herds in eight U.S. states, with the virus detected in cattle for the first time. Health officials emphasize low risk to public health and reassure the safety of the food supply. While the virus has been found in chickens, the FDA states that the risk of affected eggs entering the retail market is low due to federal inspections and safeguards. Pasteurization is deemed effective in eliminating the virus from milk, but concerns remain about raw milk products. Producers are advised not to sell raw milk from infected cows, and health officials caution against the consumption of raw milk due to the risk of foodborne illness.