Can eggs spread bird flu? What you must know

Bird flu cases are rising in U.S. states, with the first death reported this week in Louisiana.The spread of avian influenza (HPAI) has also impacted the nationwide supply of poultry products, including eggs.According to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, avian influenza is a highly contagious virus that can spread through contact with infected animals, by equipment, and on the clothing and shoes of caretakers.LOUISIANA REPORTS FIRST BIRD FLU-RELATED HUMAN DEATH IN USSo, are the eggs in America's grocery stores safe to eat?An April 2024 notice from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) suggested there is a "low" likelihood that eggs from infected poultry would be found in the retail market.With proper storage and preparation, eggs should be safe to eat, according to a statement sent to Fox News Digital from the FDA.In 2010, the FDA and USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) concluded in a joint assessment that… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.