bird flu

Can Bird Flu Spread by Wind? Experts Say, Maybe!

Our Blog | May 24, 2025

A new study suggests that bird flu spread by wind is a serious possibility. With more than 150 million US bird deaths since February 2022, rising egg costs, and mounting uncertainty, this theory complicates biosecurity efforts. Bird Flu in the… read more

Severe Bird Flu Case in Wyoming, Third American to be Hospitalized

Our Blog | March 2, 2025

A Wyoming woman is the third American hospitalized with severe bird flu so far. The Wyoming Department of Health confirmed these test results earlier this month. Here’s what we know about the severe bird flu situation to date and what… read more

First Bird Flu Death in United States Reported

Our Blog | February 23, 2025

The first bid flu death has been reported in the United States. The Louisiana man who was hospitalized with the first severe case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), H5N1, bird flu did not recover from his illness, reports the… read more

Rose Acre Farms, the Nation’s Second Largest Egg Farm Recently Hit by Bird Flu

Our Blog | February 18, 2025

Bird flu is a serious issue for the egg farm industry. A problem that can seriously impact the nation’s egg supply. Which can lead to egg shortages and a bigger price tag at the checkout line. Rose Acre Farms, the… read more

New Study Shows Less Foodborne Risk for Bird Flu Than Previously Thought

Our Blog | January 29, 2025

Foodborne risk for bird flu may be less of a risk than previously thought. But there is still a risk, scientists say. So, we shouldn’t let our guard down just yet. It is just that consuming the virus likely produces… read more

CDC Announces First Severe Bird Flu Case in Humans, Linked to Backyard Poultry

Our Blog | December 23, 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just announced the first severe bird flu case in humans. This transmission did not occur from a commercial operation. This illness was linked to a backyard poultry flock. Previously, illnesses have been… read more

Bird Flu found in Raw Milk Sample

Food Safety,Our Blog | December 21, 2024

After bird flu was detected in a retail sample of raw milk produced and packaged by Raw Farm, LLC, the California Department of Public Health warned consumers on Sunday to avoid consuming any from the same lot. At the state’s… read more

USDA Bulk Milk Testing to Detect Bird Flu in the Nation’s Milk Supply

Food Safety,Our Blog | December 15, 2024

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a press release of an upcoming rollout of bulk milk testing to detect bird flu in the nation’s milk supply. If pasteurization kills bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens, why is this testing… read more

Bird Flu Detected in Hawaii Says State Officials

Our Blog | December 13, 2024

Hawaii Department of Health announced the first poultry cases of bird flu detected in Hawaii mid-November. Leaving residents concerned the virus spreading on the island. Test results on various birds in a backyard flock revealed the presence of avian influenza… read more

Could There Be Bird Flu in Milk You Have in Your Fridge? Experts Say It’s Likely!

Food Safety,Our Blog | April 29, 2024

Could there be bird flu in milk you have in your fridge? Experts say it is likely! In a recent report from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a survey of retail milk across the United States showed… read more