Concerns about bird flu in dairy herds and a steady drumbeat of raw milk outbreaks have pushed pasteurization back into ...

California's biggest raw milk brand tested positive for bird flu. With a voluntary recall underway, the company has started sending out milk to be pasteurized. Raw cheese, kefir, and butter are still ...

In late November 2024, however, California regulators recalled two batches of raw, unpasteurized milk from a Fresno dairy farm after bird flu virus was detected in the milk. The dairy subsequently ...

Federal and state officials say pasteurized milk available in grocery stores is safe from bird flu but caution that raw milk is not. So how do you know what you're drinking is safe? The H5N1 bird flu ...

As the H5N1 avian flu virus continues to spread in poultry flocks and dairy cattle, consumers may worry about whether the U.S. milk supply is safe to drink. According to the U.S. Food and Drug ...

Pasteurization completely inactivates the H5N1 bird flu virus in milk — even if viral proteins linger. Drinking properly pasteurized milk contaminated with avian influenza remnants won’t increase ...

Research confirms that standard pasteurization methods effectively inactivate influenza viruses in milk, reducing public health risks and reinforcing the safety of dairy consumption. Study: ...

Kerry E. Kaylegian receives funding from USDA. She is affiliated with the American Dairy Science Association, International Association for Food Protection, and the American Cheese Society. As the ...

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