Bird Flu Detected in Raw Milk Sold in California, Prompting Recall and Health Warning
California health officials have issued a warning against consuming a batch of raw milk sold in the state after it tested positive for bird flu. The contaminated milk, produced by Raw Farm LLC of Fresno County, was recalled due to the potential health risks associated with the virus. The recall affects quart and half-gallon sizes of Raw Farm's raw milk with the lot ID of 20241109 and a best-by date of November 27th. Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it and to discard it immediately. The contamination was discovered during routine testing of raw milk products by the Santa Clara County Public Health Laboratory. Further testing by the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory confirmed the presence of the H5 bird flu virus in the milk. While no illnesses have been linked to the […]