Are Eggs Safe to Eat as Bird Flu Spreads?
Researchers have stressed that bird flu still poses a minimal risk to the general public, though that may change as the virus continues to circulate and potentially mutate. But the many empty shelves in stores and higher prices on the eggs that people can find have raised concerns among consumers about the safety of the egg supply.
What to Know About the H5N9 Bird Flu
In late January, scientists at the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) reported the first cases of H5N9 avian influenza in the U.S., on a duck farm in California. The latest strain isn’t a surprise,
Are eggs safe to eat? Kent State expert answers your questions about bird flu
Q&A: From people avoiding wild birds to farmers protecting their animals, Kent State epidemiologist Dr. Tara Smith shares tips on bird flu prevention.
Yes, there is an egg shortage because of bird flu
Yes, there is an egg shortage due to bird flu. Officials at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have confirmed there is an egg shortage and linked it to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), which has spread between chicken flocks across the country since first appearing in the U.S. in February 2022.
Is it safe to eat eggs as bird flu spreads in Wisconsin? Here are some food safety tips
Wisconsin is among 10 states to report human cases of the H5N1 virus so far, with more than half reported in California.
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Pittsburgh bird flu study finds vaccine potential in antibody effective against mutating influenza
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have taken a step toward developing a bird flu vaccine. And their findings could ...
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What you should know about Massachusetts’ largest-ever outbreak of bird flu
Waterfowl birds and their predators are especially at risk of contracting H5N1. Massachusetts has not yet reported a human ...
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What we know – and don’t know – about a new strain of bird flu reported in Merced County
Most of the bird flu cases reported so far in the U.S. have belonged to an influenza subtype known as HPAI H5N1. The newly ...
Waffle House Implements 50 Cent Surcharge on Each Egg Due to Supply Issues Caused by Bird Flu
"The continuing egg shortage caused by HPAI (Bird Flu) has caused a dramatic increase in egg prices," said Waffle House in a ...
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CDC Confirms Singular Case of Bird Flu in Texas Resident Amid Low Public Risk Warning
The CDC updates on bird flu, noting low public risk despite a case confirmed in Texas, and recommends precautions for those ...
Scientists Are Starting to Test Wastewater on Farms for Bird Flu
One promising method is sampling wastewater. The technique continues to prove useful for monitoring COVID-19; since most ...
Auburn University’s Medical Director monitoring avian flu, no evidence of human-to-human transmission
With the H5N1 avian influenza virus continuing to spread among poultry and dairy cattle, health officials are monitoring the ...
Buffalo wings with a side of bird flu? What to know about avian outbreak ahead of Super Bowl
Over 1 billion chicken wings are estimated be eaten during the Super Bowl this Sunday. Will the recent 'bird flu' cases ...