Bird Flu is Tearing Through California’s Dairy Herd. Can it Be Stopped?
Federal authorities say it is likely being carried from farm to farm on objects like farm equipment or clothing that has touched a sick cow.
Cat food sold in California recalled over bird flu contamination. What you should know
Northwest Naturals is recalling a line of its pet food after authorities Oregon linked the death of a cat to a batch contaminated with bird flu.
California declared an emergency. How serious is bird flu?
California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S.
Bird Flu Detected in Pets' Raw Food, Health Officials in California Warn
According to the county Department of Public Health in Los Angeles, the recalled products are packaged 2-pound plastic bags with “Best if used by” dates of May 21, 2026, B10 and June 23, 2026, B1. Pet owners were urged to immediately dispose of those products.
What to know about California’s bird flu emergency
California declared a state of emergency this week over the spread of bird flu in the state as the virus continues to be detected among the state’s cattle herds. California Gov. Gavin Newsom
More raw milk recalled in California after discovery of bird flu virus in farm tank
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has issued a statewide recall of raw milk produced and packaged by Valley Milk Simply Bottled after H5N1 bird flu virus was found in samples from a bulk tank at the company’s dairy farm.
Bird flu detected in California cats; officials stress low human risk despite dairy-linked outbreaks
Health officials say getting your regular flu vaccine is still a good idea to avoid getting sick and confusing it with bird flu.
Nationwide voluntary recall of pet food linked to bird flu
A pet food company recalled a batch of one of its products after the Oregon Department of Agriculture blamed the product on the death of a house cat. The company told consumers in 12 states to throw out the product.
Pet food brand issues recall over bird flu contamination
Northwest Naturals issued a voluntary recall for a batch of pet food after a cat died of bird flu in Oregon, officials said. Testing done by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Veterinary Services Laboratories and the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory confirmed an indoor cat in Oregon's Washington County contracted bird flu and died after eating the pet food.
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North Bay health officials address bird flu threat with this advice: Avoid raw dairy products and get your seasonal flu vaccine
After Gov. Gavin Newsom last week declared an emergency stemming from bird flu’s spread in dairy herds, local public health ...
As California confirms new case of bird flu in a human, another impact is seen in egg prices
Millions of egg-laying flocks in California have been lost to the bird flu this year. It comes as the cost of eggs rose in ...
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What's the bird flu? An explainer following California's state of emergency declaration
There are 61 confirmed human cases of bird flu in people in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than half of the human cases are in California. Bird flu ...
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Bird flu outbreak spreads: Maps show California takes worst hit among states most affected
The bird flu outbreak has spread to all 50 states, these maps show. Here are the symptoms and what to do if you think you ...
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Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here's how to protect them
The death of an Oregon house cat from bird flu and a pet food recall are raising questions about how people can protect their ...
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Rolling the Dice on Bird Flu
A bird-flu pandemic is not an exhilarating prospect. Though the strains of the virus currently in circulation may not be as ...