The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus, primarily affecting poultry, can also infect humans under rare circumstances, raising concerns about food safety amidst outbreaks.
In an effort to contain the spread of avian flu, over 4 million chickens and turkeys have been eliminated from farms across California, highlighting the severity of the situation.
California's response to the avian flu crisis includes quarantining nearly a quarter of its dairies and a state of emergency declared by Governor Gavin Newsom.
HPAI spreads primarily from infected birds through saliva and feces and can also be present in the milk of infected animals, indicating heightened food safety risks.
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