What to know about bird flu risk: Are my chicken wings safe?
U.S. food supplies are considered safe from bird flu, but there are steps people can take at home to prevent risks heading into Super Bowl weekend.
Is It Safe To Eat Eggs and Chicken During Bird Flu?
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.
Can you get bird flu from eating eggs or chicken? How avian flu spreads
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.
Yes, chicken wings are safe to eat | Bird flu concerns
Yes, it’s safe to buy and eat chicken wings for the Super Bowl. Both the USDA and FDA are responsible for protecting public health by assuring the safety of the nation’s food supply. The USDA is specifically tasked with federally inspecting every meat, poultry, and egg product plant in the U.S.
Bird flu has caused growing problems for the last year. Here's what we know so far.
Bird flu appeared in a Texas dairy farm in March 2024. Havoc has followed on farms and in grocery stores and concerns mount for human health.
Bird flu spreads across the U.S.; is there a threat in NJ?
Bird flu continues to spread across the country, with the virus wiping out wild bird populations and devastating poultry farms. This week, dairy cattle in the U.S. tested positive for a strain of bird flu that had not been seen in cows.
Is U.S. Prepared for Bird Flu’s Spread in Humans? One Expert Has Concerns
If and when bird flu -- already widespread in cattle, cats and other mammals -- gains the ability to transmit between people, the best Americans can hope for is to "control the speed of the train" with vaccines,
How Worried Should You Be About Bird Flu? Here’s What to Know.
Are people at risk for bird flu? How can I protect myself? Bird flu’s risk for the general public is still low, with no signs of p
C.D.C. Posts, Then Deletes, Data on Bird Flu Spread Between Cats and People
The data, which appeared fleetingly online on Wednesday, confirmed transmission in two households. Scientists called on the agency to release the full report.
What you need to know about rising flu cases and bird flu concerns
According to the latest flu numbers released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday, there's a surge in flu cases and there’s also growing concern about the bird flu. NBC News medical contributor joins Dr.
Look out for this message about fictional recall on chicken, eggs
People are warning each other about an alleged recall on chicken and Eggland's Best eggs that's not based in reality.
‘Poultry have been infected’: Bird flu confirmed at Victorian chicken farm
CSIRO testing confirmed the presence of the highly pathogenic H7N8 strain of avian influenza at a farm near Euroa.
Is chicken meat next for shortages and soaring prices with egg crisis? What to know.
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Gov. Hochul orders temporary shut down of live poultry markets in NYC, suburbs after bird flu detected
Hochul on Friday ordered the temporary shutdown of live bird markets in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island following ...
Bird flu outbreak 2025: Symptoms, prevention, Michigan backyard chicken infection concerns
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A Super Bowl riddle: Why are egg prices surging — but not chicken wings?
The egg market has been hit hard by avian flu, but wings are abundant and relatively affordable this year. So what gives?
New York Is Shutting Down Live Bird Markets After Finding Bird Flu
O n Feb. 7, New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued an order to temporarily close live bird markets after seven cases of avian ...
Sixth case of bird flu reported in Maryland as nation sees rising egg prices
Six cases of bird flu have been reported in Maryland, as of Feb. 2, according to the Department of Agriculture (MDA).