Bird flu (H5N1) poses no risk to America's food supply if meat is cooked and milk is pasteurized, but unpasteurized milk and cheeses may pose a risk.

Experts say that the ongoing bird flu outbreak, known as H5N1, poses no risk to America's food supply if meat is cooked and milk is pasteurized. Dr. Jeff Bender, a public health veterinarian, emphasizes that pasteurization and cooking kill the virus. However, unpasteurized milk and unpasteurized cheeses could potentially pose a risk, leading federal agencies such as the FDA and CDC to warn against their consumption.