Bird Flu in Dairy Cows — Should You Worry About Milk and Meat?

A new strain of the H5N1 bird flu virus was detected in dairy cows, but the risk of human transmission remains low. The nation's milk supply is safe because pasteurization kills the bird flu virus. While beef remains safe for consumption, experts advise cooking it thoroughly during the outbreak.

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