Experts warn against drinking raw milk due to H5N1
Ars Technica — May 14, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
Summary: Amid an H5N1 bird flu outbreak in US dairy cows, health experts warn against drinking raw milk. The virus has infected 42 herds in nine states. Cows show mild illness, but raw milk contains high levels of H5N1. Cats got severely ill from drinking milk from infected cows. Globally, there have been 888 H5N1 cases in humans, with a 52% fatality rate. The FDA recommends against consuming raw milk.
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