Bird Flu is Tearing Through California’s Dairy Herd. Can it Be Stopped?
Federal authorities say it is likely being carried from farm to farm on objects like farm equipment or clothing that has touched a sick cow.
Cat food sold in California recalled over bird flu contamination. What you should know
Northwest Naturals is recalling a line of its pet food after authorities Oregon linked the death of a cat to a batch contaminated with bird flu.
California declared an emergency. How serious is bird flu?
California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S.
Bird Flu Detected in Pets' Raw Food, Health Officials in California Warn
According to the county Department of Public Health in Los Angeles, the recalled products are packaged 2-pound plastic bags with “Best if used by” dates of May 21, 2026, B10 and June 23, 2026, B1. Pet owners were urged to immediately dispose of those products.
What to know about California’s bird flu emergency
California declared a state of emergency this week over the spread of bird flu in the state as the virus continues to be detected among the state’s cattle herds. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said in a statement Wednesday that the declaration of an emergency is meant to “ensure government agencies have the resources
More raw milk recalled in California after discovery of bird flu virus in farm tank
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has issued a statewide recall of raw milk produced and packaged by Valley Milk Simply Bottled after H5N1 bird flu virus was found in samples from a bulk tank at the company’s dairy farm.
Pet food recalled over bird flu contamination, house cat dead
A national recall was issued after an Oregon cat died from eating raw pet food contaminated with the bird flu.
Nationwide voluntary recall of pet food linked to bird flu
A pet food company recalled a batch of one of its products after the Oregon Department of Agriculture blamed the product on the death of a house cat. The company told consumers in 12 states to throw out the product.
Pet food recalled due to Bird Flu
According to the county Department of Public Health, the recalled products are packaged 2-pound plastic bags with "Best if used by" dates of May 21, 2026, B10 and June 23, 2026, B1. Pet owners were urged to immediately dispose of those products.
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Bird flu outbreak spreads: Maps show California takes worst hit among states most affected
On Wednesday, Wisconsin officials said a person who came into contact with sick animals at a commercial poultry facility may ...
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North Bay health officials address bird flu threat with this advice: Avoid raw dairy products and get your seasonal flu vaccine
After Gov. Gavin Newsom last week declared an emergency stemming from bird flu’s spread in dairy herds, local public health ...
As California confirms new case of bird flu in a human, another impact is seen in egg prices
Millions of egg-laying flocks in California have been lost to the bird flu this year. It comes as the cost of eggs rose in ...
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What's the bird flu? An explainer following California's state of emergency declaration
There are 61 confirmed human cases of bird flu in people in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than half of the human cases are in California. Bird ...
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Bird flu has killed 20 big cats including cougars at a U.S. wildlife sanctuary
The sanctuary in Washington state said it was working with officials to determine the cause of the outbreak, which has killed ...