A CDPH news release says that Santa Clara’s Public Health Lab found avian flu in a store’s raw milk. The state health department has informed that the Santa Clara County office has initiated testing raw milk from retail stores to control the damage. This was reassured by The California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System. On November 24, State health officials cautioned citizens after detecting the bird flu virus in a sample of raw milk from a Fresno dairy. Continue reading to learn more about the recent Avian Influenza Virus.
Avian Influenza Virus detected in Raw Milk
A statement from Raw Farm, a Fresno dairy, said it recollected a single batch of fluid milk in quart and half-gallon sizes. Mark McAfee, owner of Raw Farm, claimed that all the tested batches had shown negative Avian flu tests from the factory and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The specific batch was manufactured on November 9 and will expire on November 27. Raw Farm advised retailers to remove the affected lot from their shelves. Citizens should return the items in-store for a reimbursement or replacement.
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Officials examine the cause of the Virus
The County of Santa Clara Public Health Department has been examining raw milk from neighboring stores. This is part of the county’s Avian Flu surveillance program. The Avian Influenza Virus was detected in raw milk samples by the county’s Public Health Laboratory on November 21, 2024. The samples were bought at a retail location and produced by Raw Farms LLC. The state directed the public not to drink the contaminated raw milk. The company re-assessed the product. Cows have been found to have H5N1 bird flu for the first time, and human-to-cow transmission has also been documented.
Humans infected with the Avian Influenza Virus
In a different development, the CDC has confirmed that a child in California has contracted H5N1. This is the first youngster in the US to be reported infected with the H5N1 virus. The infant had mild symptoms. She was given flu antivirals. This matches previously found human cases in the U.S. Tests a few days later found no virus, but other common respiratory viruses were present. The child’s illness is getting better. The CDPH is currently examining the child’s contamination source of H5N1 exposure.
All household members reported symptoms during the CDPH inquiry. Specimens were taken from them. Every household member’s test result for avian flu was negative. Although contact tracing is ongoing, there is no proof that this youngster has spread the H5N1 bird flu to other people. As of right now, none of the H5N1 bird flu cases that have been recorded in the US have been linked to any person-to-person transmission. Influenza tests identified this case. It was reported to CDPH via flu surveillance. This is the second case in the United States that has been discovered via national monitoring. The CDC is watching data from flu surveillance systems. This is especially true in California and other states that have experienced animal outbreaks.
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