Bird Flu No Risk To Poultry Consumers
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Bird Flu Poses No Threat to Poultry Consumers
Keeping Your Poultry Safe
News about avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is widespread. However, American consumers have no cause for concern. Experts from the American Meat Institute in Washington, D.C., assure us that U.S. poultry remains some of the safest and healthiest in the world.
Robust Defense Measures
The U.S. employs a "Multi-Firewall" strategy to protect its poultry industry from the H5N1 avian influenza virus. Here’s how:
- Import Controls: The U.S. only consumes poultry from North America. Strict regulations prevent poultry imports from countries affected by the H5N1 virus.
- Surveillance: Aggressive monitoring programs are in place, ready to detect the virus if it enters the U.S. The surveillance system is currently on "high alert."
- Containment and Control: If the virus is detected, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will isolate and humanely eliminate affected flocks swiftly.
Secure Production Practices
American poultry is raised on secure farms where biosecurity is paramount. These controlled environments protect poultry from various viruses. In contrast, some areas of the world raise poultry in community settings, allowing free movement and increasing the risk of virus transmission to humans. In the U.S., workers in poultry facilities receive special training, reducing the risk of human contact with live birds.
Food Safety Assured
Top animal health experts affirm that the likelihood of an infected bird entering the food supply is virtually zero. Infected birds are either detected through surveillance or fall ill and cannot reach processing plants. Once at the plants, birds are examined by federal veterinarians, further minimizing any risk, as noted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Consumers should continue practicing standard food safety measures, such as washing hands, separating raw and cooked foods, and cooking poultry thoroughly. These practices effectively eliminate viruses like avian influenza, as well as bacteria. Experts confirm that properly handled and cooked poultry products do not pose a threat of avian influenza.
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