With recent news of dairy cattle in the United States (U.S.) testing positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and reports of fragments of HPAI detected in pasteurized milk sold in the U.S., we understand that Canadians may be concerned about the safety of milk and milk products, says the CFIA in a news release.
Negative results mean that HPAI fragments are not present in milk. This supports current reports that the virus has not been detected in Canadian dairy cows, CFIA says.
Commercially sold milk and milk products remain safe to consume, CFIA says, as milk from dairy cows in Canada must be pasteurized before sale. The pasteurization process kills harmful bacteria and viruses, including HPAI, ensuring milk and milk products are safe to drink and eat.
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