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The article highlights the concerns surrounding the detection of atypical avian influenza, also known as 'bull flu,' in the United States, particularly in adult herds and dairy cows. The USDA has assured that hamburger meat, when properly cooked, poses no risk of transmission. However, the FDA has identified the virus in 20% of milk samples, although it's not viable, prompting safety concerns. Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has detected the virus in wastewater, with highest levels in Illinois and Florida, raising suspicions about potential undetected infected herds and the possibility of the virus spreading through wastewater treatment plants and dairy products. The CDC is working with local health authorities to investigate these findings and has recommended protective equipment for workers in slaughterhouses and dairy plants across the country.
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In the United States, the country's most popular type of fast food, hamburgers, was tested for infection with an atypical avian influenza virus, which was called “bull flu.” This was reported by Reuters with reference to data from the country's Ministry of Agriculture (USDA). The check was carried out due to the fact that the minced meat used in the creation of hamburger patties is mainly used for aged animals, and cases of the disease were noted specifically in adult herds. Research conducted by the department has shown that properly prepared ground beef patties for this product, cooked medium to deep, will not contain infection. Experts introduced a simulator of the inactivated H5N1 strain into them. They then fried the meat product to a temperature of 63 to 71ºC. After this, the cutlets turned out to be edible. It also turned out that even when the meat is brought to a temperature of 50 degrees, the number of active virus particles decreases. Also, before this, the Ministry of ...
Source: Rosng
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