H5N1 Bird Flu Discovered in California Rats for First Time Since 2021
Four black rats in Riverside County tested positive for H5N1 bird flu, marking the first U.S. cases in rats since 2021. The discovery raises concerns about potential virus spread between farms and urban areas, as the disease continues affecting various mammal species across North America.
Understanding H5N9: California's New Bird Flu Strain Raises Concerns Alongside H5N1
A new strain of bird flu, H5N9, has emerged at a California duck farm alongside the familiar H5N1 virus, marking its first appearance as a severe disease in U.S. poultry. Scientists are monitoring both strains while emphasizing current low human transmission risk and proper prevention measures.
H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak: Raw Pet Food Recall and Cat Infections Hit Los Angeles County
Los Angeles health officials issue urgent warning after H5N1 bird flu detection in Monarch Raw Pet Food products leads to cat illnesses and deaths. The outbreak's impact extends beyond pets, with California losing millions of birds since 2022.
National Pet Food Alert: Cat Dies from Bird Flu in Recalled Raw Food
Northwest Naturals issues urgent recall of raw frozen cat food across 12 states after an indoor cat's death from H5N1 virus. Laboratory tests confirm direct link between contaminated food and fatality, prompting immediate action and broader concerns about bird flu spread.
California Places Over 650 Dairy Farms Under Quarantine Amid H5N1 Bird Flu Crisis
California health officials have quarantined more than 650 dairy farms to contain the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1). While the virus severely impacts poultry, its effects on cattle are limited, though officials maintain strict preventive measures including PPE distribution and enhanced monitoring.
CDC Rules Out Bird Flu Link in California Child's Raw Milk Case
Recent CDC testing suggests bird flu was not responsible for a Marin County child's illness following raw milk consumption, despite initial concerns. The case drew attention amid ongoing investigations of bird flu cases in California, prompting expanded nationwide testing of unpasteurized milk.
Raw Milk Consumption Linked to Suspected Bird Flu Case in California Child
Health officials in Marin County are investigating a potential bird flu infection in a child who consumed raw milk, amid growing concerns about transmission through unpasteurized dairy products. The case emerges as California grapples with 32 confirmed human cases of bird flu this year, prompting increased surveillance and product recalls.
Critical California Bird Flu Lab Faces Staffing Crisis Amid Rising Cases
UC Davis' key testing facility for bird flu surveillance is grappling with severe staffing shortages as cases surge across California farms. Workers report burnout and overwhelming workloads that threaten to compromise the state's ability to effectively monitor the H5N1 outbreak.
Bird Flu Virus Found in California Raw Milk Products, Prompting Recall
Health officials detected H5N1 bird flu virus in raw milk from Raw Farm dairy in Fresno, leading to a voluntary product recall. The discovery comes amid growing concerns about H5N1 spread in California, with 29 positive cases reported statewide, primarily among dairy workers.
California Leads Nation in Turkey Prices as Holiday Season Approaches
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.