California Raw Milk Illnesses Spark Bird Flu Concerns Amid Murky Case
TL;DR
California has reported at least 10 illnesses linked to the consumption of raw milk, though none have been identified as bird flu. Despite claims of nutritional benefits, health experts warn that raw milk can carry harmful bacteria and viruses, including bird flu, E. coli, and salmonella. The CDC recommends consuming pasteurized milk to avoid these risks. Interest in raw milk has grown, partly due to endorsements from public figures, but experts emphasize that the health risks outweigh any purported benefits.
- California reports more illnesses in people who drank raw milk. Here are the risks, according to health experts CNN
- Marin County child with possible bird flu drank raw milk: officials KRON4
- California child who experienced fever and vomiting from raw milk does not have bird flu, CDC testing shows CBS News
- Genetic analysis finds H5N1 in California child most similar to cattle genotype cidrap.umn.edu
- Case of possible bird flu in California remains murky, and may stay that way STAT
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