3 days ago · “The risk of getting the H5N1 bird flu virus from eggs is minimal to none, and safe storage and cooking of eggs reduces any potential risk,” says Geeta Sood, M.D., ScM, …

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is a disease that is highly contagious and often deadly in poultry, caused by highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5) and A (H7) viruses; it is...

Jan 29, 2025 · The ongoing bird flu outbreak is driving up egg prices, which had led to a nationwide shortage. When buying eggs, choose only refrigerated eggs and refrigerate them …

Dec 31, 2024 · Cooking poultry and eggs to an internal temperature of 165˚F kills bacteria and viruses, including avian influenza A viruses. People should separate uncooked (raw) poultry …

Jan 10, 2025 · A type of highly pathogenic avian influenza known as H5N1 has been circulating in wild birds and poultry, causing hundreds of outbreaks in U.S. birds since January 2022 and …

Apr 4, 2024 · The USDA says bird flu "cannot be transmitted through properly cooked eggs." What does that mean exactly? Are over-easy or sunny side up eggs unsafe?

Dec 11, 2024 · Can You Get Bird Flu from Eating Eggs? According to the Food and Drug Administration, it is safe to eat eggs, even during this outbreak. The probability of eggs being …

Apr 5, 2024 · Experts say you're unlikely to contract the virus from eating eggs or chicken, but taking precautions is a good idea.

Apr 23, 2024 · There is no evidence that people can get bird flu from food that’s been properly prepared and cooked, and it is safe to eat eggs, chicken and beef, and drink pasteurized milk, …

Jan 7, 2025 · It is possible to contract bird flu from eating eggs laid by infected hens—but the actual risk to the public of getting bird flu from eggs is low. In its current form, bird flu infects …