CFIA finds no trace of HPAI in retail milk samples to date
CFIA tested over 140 retail milk samples in Canada for HPAI virus fragments, finding none, ensuring the safety of commercially sold milk and milk products. [ more ]
Canada expanding surveillance, testing milk for H5N1 avian flu amid U.S. dairy cattle outbreak | CBC News
Canada is expanding surveillance for H5N1 in dairy cattle and will test milk from store shelves for viral fragments, reassuring public safety through pasteurization effectiveness. [ more ]
Federal government 'believes' virus found in grocery store milk is safe for consumption
Federal officials reassure the public that the nation's milk supply is safe despite remnants of bird flu virus found, as pasteurization inactivates the virus. [ more ]
Concerns arise over 20-40% milk samples containing bird flu fragments; experts debate safety of U.S. milk supply for human consumption amid low infection risks. [ more ]
Spoilage bacteria, such as Clostridium, can form heat-resistant spores that survive harsh conditions and rapidly multiply in temperatures between 40°F and 140°F.
Raw milk, which is unpasteurized and illegal in some states, can spoil faster and is more likely to contain pathogenic bacteria that can cause illness. [ more ]