Experts Reassure Public on Safety Amid Latest Bird Flu Outbreak

Experts reassure that the current bird flu outbreak poses no risk to the safety of America's food supply as long as meat is cooked and milk is pasteurized. Federal agencies and veterinarians emphasize that commercial food products are safe, but caution against consuming unpasteurized milk or cheeses. While the outbreak has led to the depopulation of nearly two million chickens, there is no impact on milk supply or prices, and the USDA is confident in the safety of the meat supply. Investigations continue into the potential transmission of the H5N1 virus between mammals, with experts noting that the spread from mammal to mammal is rare but possible.