California Raw Milk Recall Expands Amid Bird Flu Concerns

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California health officials have issued warnings after detecting highly pathogenic avian influenza in raw milk sold in Fresno, prompting a recall by The Raw Farm. While no illnesses have been reported from the contaminated milk, the outbreak highlights the risks of consuming unpasteurized milk, which can harbor dangerous pathogens. The virus, spreading among dairy cows and other animals, has led to over 400 affected dairy farms in California. Health experts emphasize pasteurization to ensure milk safety, as the virus poses a low but present threat to human health.
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- Bird flu detected in raw milk sold at California store The Washington Post
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