California Leads Nation in Turkey Prices as Holiday Season Approaches
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California consumers face the highest turkey prices in the continental U.S., averaging $2.66 per pound or $39.85 for a 15-pound bird. Despite nationwide price drops, Golden State shoppers are paying 27% above the national average, surpassed only by Hawaii and Alaska.
California's Hidden Bird Flu Crisis: Poultry Workers Resist Testing, Raising Concerns
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Health officials in California suspect an undercount of human bird flu cases due to poultry farm workers' reluctance to undergo testing. This resistance stems from job security fears and stigma, complicating efforts to assess and control the outbreak.