Within 24 to 48 hours of the first detection of the virus, state and federal animal health officials work with farms to cull infected flocks to reduce the risk of transmission. That’s followed by extensive disinfection and months of surveillance and testing to make sure the virus isn’t still lurking somewhere on-site.

Experts weigh in on food safety and more considerations given bird flu concerns. Fact checked by Sarah Scott The other day, a mom friend cautioned me against buying and serving eggs to my family in light of the bird flu threat.

The risk of bird flu to humans is low, but eating undercooked eggs or chicken could increase your chances of exposure to infection and germs.

As bird flu spreads in the United States, are there are any risks of the virus from drinking milk or eating eggs? Here's what you need to know, according to experts.

Millions of egg-laying hens have been lost due to the bird flu, causing egg production to slow and prices to skyrocket

Americans are not the only ones getting sick from the flu this year. An ongoing bird flu outbreak has infected millions of wild birds, commercial poultry and backyard flocks in the U.S. since January 2022,