Oregon, bird flu and Food

Third avian flu spillover reported in Arizona dairy herd; raw pet food sickens Oregon cats
Echoing results from earlier California investigations into H5N1 infections in domestic cats, an investigation by agriculture departments in Oregon and Washington has renewed warnings about feeding pets raw food after their investigation into two cat illnesses in Oregon found that the pets were exposed to the same raw pet food brand.
Cats in Oregon euthanized after eating raw pet food tainted with bird flu
Two cats living in separate households in Multnomah County, Oregon, fell ill after consuming the raw pet food. After consultation with their veterinarians, owners of the animals agreed to euthanize the pets because of the severity of their illnesses, officials said.
Are eggs safe to eat as bird flu spreads? Food to eat and avoid
So, the CDC says if eggs are cooked properly, they are safe to eat. This means cooking eggs to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, which kills bacteria and viruses, including bird flu.
US cats euthanized after testing positive for bird flu linked to raw pet food
Two house cats in Oregon were euthanized after testing positive for bird flu linked to their consumption of pet food made from raw chicken, state agriculture officials said on Friday.
Pet care: Here's the situation with bird flu and cats
Just 12 cats in the U.S. tested positive for avian influenza (H5N1) in 2023. There were 49 last year and 13 already last month. Some of these were barn cats, many more lived in ci
This batch of raw pet food is getting cats sick with bird flu. Here’s what to know
Raw pet food for cats has been identified as a source of bird flu infection in Oregon house cats. The cats became ill starting in early February after consuming raw pet food manufactured by Wild Coast LLC,
Two Multnomah County cats euthanized after being infected with bird flu
Two Multnomah County house cats have been euthanized after being infected by a strong case of the avian flu.The Oregon Department of Agriculture confirmed that
What to know about bird flu in 2025, from how it's spread to symptoms and egg impacts
Bird flu has led to a wide variety of symptoms during recent outbreaks, including common flu symptoms like cough and vomiting. Many have also had conjunctivitis or pink eye as their only symptom, ...
These influencers, RFK Jr. can't get enough of raw milk. But what about bird flu?
Raw milk can contain high levels of bacteria, including listeria and a strain of E. coli that can cause kidney failure and ...
Can you get bird flu from eggs? Here are the answers to all your pressing questions.
We talked to experts about where the science is on risks to humans and how the virus is messing with the food supply.
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Bill deregulating raw dairy products passes Senate, heads to governor’s desk
If Gov. Sarah Sanders signs the legislation, it would make it a lot easier to buy - and sell - raw dairy products in Arkansas ...
Woman hospitalized in Wyoming with H5N1 bird flu
A woman is hospitalized in Wyoming with H5N1 bird flu, likely the result of handling infected birds in a backyard flock, ...
2nd strain of bird flu infects cows for the 1st time: USDA
A second type of bird flu has been found in U.S. dairy cows for the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced.
Acidification kills H5N1 in waste milk, reducing risk of bird flu
Pasteurization is the only widely recognized method of killing H5N1, the virus that causes bird flu, in milk. However, ...
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I Have a Backyard Chicken Flock. Should I Worry About Bird Flu?
If you’re a backyard chicken owner (and even if you’re not), you’ve likely heard about Avian Influenza (AI). Here's what you need to know.
As bird flu spreads, what is the risk from eggs and milk?
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.
Daily Briefing: You may not know you had bird flu
Americans may be walking around with bird flu − and not even know it. President Donald Trump's next round of tariffs are ...