USDA Expands Milk Testing Nationwide Due to Bird Flu Concerns
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The USDA has mandated testing of the U.S. milk supply due to rising bird flu cases, initially detected in a Texas cow and now affecting over 710 dairy herds across 15 states. The testing aims to identify and control the virus's spread, starting in six states including California, where the highest number of infections have been reported. The order allows for testing at dairy farms and during milk processing, with private labs required to report positive cases. While pasteurized milk is deemed safe, raw milk products from a Fresno-based company are under recall due to possible contamination.
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