Because some people believe intentionally being exposed to H5N1 will give them immunity to the disease.
Inactive viral remnants of H5N1 have been found in pasteurized milk but the USDA assures consumers itssafe to drink.
(Bird flu has not been detected in Californias dairy herds.)
A cow grazes in a field at a dairy farm on April 26, 2024 in Petaluma, California.Photo: Justin Sullivan (Getty Images)
Despite claims that there are nutritional benefits to raw milk, thats simply not true, according to theCDC.
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The states that have found positive bird flu cases in dairy cattle as of May 14, 2024, according to the USDA.Graphic: USDA (Fair Use)