California Halts Raw Farm Sales Over Bird Flu in Raw Milk
TL;DR
California state agriculture officials have suspended the distribution of raw dairy products from Fresno-based Raw Farm due to concerns about H5N1 bird flu infections among its cattle. Despite contradictory test results, recent tests confirmed the presence of the virus in raw milk, prompting the ban. Public health experts express concern over the potential risk to consumers, although no cases of H5N1 transmission through milk consumption have been reported. The situation highlights the ongoing spread of bird flu and its implications for public health.
- Sales of Raw Farm’s products suspended amid bird flu concerns Los Angeles Times
- Recall issued after raw milk from 'Raw Farm' in California tests positive for bird flu ABC7 Los Angeles
- LISTING OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH PRESS RELEASES Department of Public Health
- More testing underway after another California raw milk recall due to bird flu virus CNN
- California officials issue second warning of bird flu detection in raw milk sold at Bay Area stores San Francisco Chronicle
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