USDA tests ground beef samples for H5N1 flu virus in states with bird flu outbreaks.
The USDA is testing ground beef samples from states experiencing bird flu outbreaks in dairy cows, following the identification of the H5N1 flu virus in nine US states. The agency is collecting samples of ground beef from retail outlets and conducting cooking tests to record the presence of the virus when meat is prepared at different temperatures. Despite the testing, the USDA remains confident in the meat supply's safety.
April 28, 2024
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