California Detects H5N1 Bird Flu in Raw Milk Amid Rising Consumption

Tejal Somvanshi

California health officials found H5N1 bird flu virus in Raw Farm's milk, leading to a recall of products with November 27 expiration date, while CEO Mark McAfee disputes the findings as "just a fragment."

Photo Source: Raw Farm USA

Photo Source: Raw Farm USA

What's behind the puzzling surge in raw milk sales, which jumped 20% despite 202 disease outbreaks linked to unpasteurized dairy since 1998?

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Raw Farm's shelves stand empty as consumer demand soars, forcing doubled deliveries even after the H5N1 detection in their products.

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Photo Source: Fresno Bee

Among 29 confirmed California bird flu cases since October, 28 involved direct cow contact, with mild symptoms and zero hospitalizations reported.

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How did Louisiana's new law legalizing raw milk sales spark fresh debates over food regulation and consumer choice?

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Photo Source: PBS News

CDC data reveals raw milk consumption led to 2,645 illnesses, 228 hospitalizations, and three deaths since 1998, yet demand continues rising.

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Raw Farm faces twice-weekly testing at their facilities after initial H5N1 detection, with subsequent tests returning negative results.

Photo Source: Fresno Bee

Photo Source: Fresno Bee

Which four high-risk groups should exercise extra caution with raw milk consumption, according to health officials?

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California health authorities warn of three distinct ways H5N1 can spread through raw milk: drinking, accidental inhalation, and contaminated hand contact.

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Photo Source: Fresno Bee

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