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Raw Milk Cheese Sparks H5N1 Avian Flu Fears

3/14/2025

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Concerns are rising over H5N1 avian flu lurking in raw milk cheese, as studies show the virus can endure aging processes. While the FDA has found no positive cases in tested samples, human infections have emerged, particularly among poultry and dairy workers, igniting fears about the safety of raw dairy products.

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Concerns are rising over H5N1 avian flu lurking in raw milk cheese, as studies show the virus can endure aging processes. While the FDA has found no positive cases in tested samples, human infections have emerged, particularly among poultry and dairy workers, igniting fears about the safety of raw dairy products.