international news5:08 p.m.2024-04-24
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said yesterday (April 23) that it found particles of the H5N1 bird flu virus in milk purchased at a grocery store. But it is believed that the milk is still safe to consume.
The FDA said in its latest update on the ongoing outbreak of avian influenza in cattle that The particles are likely remnants of viruses killed by the pasteurization process. Detected through highly sensitive laboratory testing, the FDA believes these particles are unlikely to infect humans. But further testing is now being done to be sure. Using the test method of isolating germs by injecting them into hatching eggs. which is considered highly reliable To check if the virus can still survive and spread.
The FDA said, “To date, we have not seen anything that would change our assessment that commercial dairy products are safe. And we will announce results from several studies in the coming days or weeks.”
However, Dr. Eric Topol, founder of Scripps Research Translational Institute, commented that The discovery of virus particles in grocery store milk indicates that Bird flu may be more widespread than previously thought.
By InfoQuest News Agency (24 April 2024)
Tags: FDA, bird flu
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