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Monthly Raw Milk Testing Begins Amid Bird Flu Concerns

2/21/2025

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Minnesota is set to implement monthly testing of raw milk for the H5N1 bird flu, enforcing quarantines for any positive results. While the virus can be found in cow's milk, pasteurization eliminates the threat to public health. Recent raw milk recalls raise alarms for dairy workers, yet the risk to consumers remains minimal.

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Story summary

Minnesota is set to implement monthly testing of raw milk for the H5N1 bird flu, enforcing quarantines for any positive results. While the virus can be found in cow's milk, pasteurization eliminates the threat to public health. Recent raw milk recalls raise alarms for dairy workers, yet the risk to consumers remains minimal.