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No recall issued for pasteurized milk amid bird flu outbreak [Video]

According to the FDA, remnants of the bird flu virus have been detected in pasteurized milk, but it won’t infect whoever drinks it.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, also known as bird flu, is a highly contagious virus that affects poultry and cattle. A new strain of the virus, H5N1, is widespread worldwide, it’s been detected in 33 herds of cattle across eight states in the U.S.

The Food and Drug Administration recently announced that they found evidence of bird flu in milk that was being sold in stores. Recent internet search trends show people are searching for any milk recalls as a result of the findings. 

THE QUESTION

Is there a milk recall related to the bird flu outbreak?

THE SOURCES

THE ANSWER

No, there is not a milk recall related to the bird flu outbreak.

WHAT WE FOUND

There is not a milk recall related to the bird flu outbreak. Both the Food and Drug Administration …

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