FDA Confirms Bird Flu Fragments in U.S. Milk Supply, Risk to Consumers Low

Pasteurization process effectively neutralizes virus, ensuring safety of commercial milk despite findings of viral remnants.

FDA reports detection of bird flu fragments in 20% of commercial milk samples, with higher rates in areas with infected cattle herds.
Experts emphasize that pasteurization, a mandatory safety step, destroys the virus, making the milk safe for consumption.
Concerns arise over potential spillover to humans from animals, particularly in areas with direct contact with infected cattle.
Only isolated human cases linked to direct animal contact reported; general public risk remains low, according to CDC.
Ongoing studies and additional testing by the FDA aim to monitor and mitigate any potential risks associated with the milk supply.