4 days ago · So, the CDC says if eggs are cooked properly, they are safe to eat.. This means cooking eggs to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, which kills bacteria and viruses, including bird flu.

6 days ago · Birds can become infected when they come into contact with the virus as it's shed by sick birds or on contaminated surfaces. Avian influenza A viruses usually do not infect people, but there have been some rare cases of human infection with these viruses, per the CDC.There is little evidence that H5N1 flu can spread from one human to another, and such cases are …

6 days ago · If you can get your hands on a carton of eggs amidst recent shortages caused by the outbreak of the H5N1 virus, commonly referred to as bird flu, you might wonder if they’re safe to eat right ...

Feb 3, 2025 · Can you get the bird flu from eating eggs? Can you tell if an egg is infected with bird flu? Are there specific kinds of eggs more likely to contain bird flu? Are all egg styles safe?

2 days ago · The current outbreak of bird flu, also called avian influenza or the H5N1 virus, started over a year ago, and public concern about it is growing. It’s causing an ongoing uptick in egg prices ...

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is a disease that is highly contagious and often deadly in poultry, caused by highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5) and A (H7) viruses; it is...

Apr 4, 2024 · The USDA says bird flu "cannot be transmitted through properly cooked eggs." What does that mean exactly? Are over-easy or sunny side up eggs unsafe?

Jan 29, 2025 · The ongoing bird flu outbreak has driven up egg prices and led to a nationwide shortage. Despite the growing outbreak in animals, experts say the risk to humans remains low.

Jan 10, 2025 · In recent years, another nasty bug has been afflicting poultry and, in turn, egg production. A type of highly pathogenic avian influenza known as H5N1 has been circulating in wild birds and...

6 days ago · Health experts tell ABC News that the risk of bird flu to the general public is still low and it's unlikely that eggs or milk products available in stores are contaminated with bird flu, but there are steps people can take to mitigate their risk.