Bird Flu Detected in Unpasteurized Milk in California





Bird flu was detected in a carton of unpasteurized milk in California, in the United States. Consumers were warned this Sunday to avoid drinking any product from the Raw Farm brand batch.


At the state's request, the Fresno County-based company issued an alert. The product is a raw cream with an expiration date of November 27th.


Anyone who has purchased one of the products in question must return it and may ask to be compensated monetarily.


ABC News reports that most cases of bird flu discovered in humans occur in people who have worked directly with birds or cows. There are still no known cases associated with the consumption of raw milk, but the associated risks had long been established.


Remember that raw dairy products are not subjected to pasteurization, which is a heating process that kills bacteria and viruses.


Pasteurized milk and dairy products are safe to consume because the heating process kills pathogens that can cause illness – including bird flu.