The mainstream message from agriculture departments focuses on maintaining consumer confidence about food safety, even as outbreaks of avian influenza spread and new cases arise among humans.
Despite assurances of safety in the meat and milk supply, recent infections in humans and the rapid spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza in pigs bring serious concerns over future pandemics.
Officials persist in downplaying the risks by urging more subdued messaging, yet the evidence shows the virus is not contained and continues to threaten both animal and human health.
The culling of millions of birds and significant taxpayer-funded bailouts illustrate the severe impact of the outbreak, while underlying issues in livestock production methods go unaddressed.
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