Bird Flu Remnants Found in Pasteurized Milk
CALIFORNIA (April 24, 2024) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported finding remnants of the bird flu virus in samples of pasteurized milk from dairy cows that have tested positive in several states.
Despite these findings, the FDA emphasized that these remnants are inactive and pose no health risk to consumers. This development follows recent detections of an avian influenza virus in dairy cattle across eight states, affecting 33 herds thus far.
The FDA clarified that the viral material detected, bird flu in pasteurized milk, is not infectious, as pasteurization effectively deactivates the virus. Ongoing tests are being conducted on milk samples from various stages of processing and distribution, with further results anticipated shortly.
Federal and state regulations ensure that milk from affected cattle does not enter the commercial supply, with all such milk being diverted and destroyed as a precaution. Past research supports the effectiveness of pasteurization in inactivating viruses like H5N1.
The situation continues to evolve, and both the FDA and the USDA are closely monitoring the impacts and efficacy of current pasteurization processes against the virus. Public health officials reiterate that the U.S. milk supply remains safe for consumption.
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