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bird flu outbreak strikes Raw Farm, prompting ban on distribution of raw dairy products.

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In Fresno, California, state agriculture officials have taken action against Raw Farm, a local dairy distributor, following concerns of potential bird flu infections in their cattle. Despite the ban on distribution, products already on store shelves can still be sold, except for those involved in recent recalls. The decision to halt distribution came after conflicting test results regarding the presence of the H5N1 virus, causing alarm among public health experts. Mark McAfee, the owner of …

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Bird Flu Investigation at California Dairy Farm Leaves Experts and Officials Scratching Their Heads

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FRESNO, California – State agriculture officials in California conducted an extensive sampling operation at Mark McAfee’s Raw Farm dairy facility this week, following the detection of the bird flu virus in store-bought raw milk. McAfee reported that officials collected samples from the farm’s two herds, creamery, bulk milk tanks, and trucks. The visit to Raw Farm comes in the wake of a product recall and a series of H5N1 bird flu outbreaks in various state …

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Starbucks Ditches Dairy Surcharge, Unveils Oat Milk Option on Holiday Menu – Here’s How You Can Save!

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New York, NY – In an effort to accommodate the growing interest in dairy-free options, Starbucks announced that it will now offer oat milk as a substitution at no additional cost starting November 7. This change comes after years of requests from customers to eliminate surcharges for non-dairy alternatives, with Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol stating that this adjustment is just one of many to enhance the overall customer experience at the popular coffee chain. According …

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Cheese Heist: Mystery Surrounding Stolen Cheddar Worth £300k from Neal’s Yard Dairy Solved by International Authorities

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London, United Kingdom – A theft targeting London cheese specialist Neal’s Yard Dairy has rocked the artisan cheese community. The culprits made off with £300,000 worth of high-value, award-winning cheeses, including the esteemed Hafod Welsh Cheddar produced near Lampeter, western Wales. The stolen cheeses, which fetch up to £45 per kg, were obtained through a sophisticated scam where the fraudsters posed as agents of a French supermarket. Patrick Holden, the supplier of Hafod cheddar, suspects …

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BIRD FLU ALERT: CDC Warns Public After California Dairy Workers Test Positive – What You Need to Know Before the Solar Eclipse

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Sacramento, California – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an alert regarding two dairy workers who tested positive for H5 bird flu in California’s Central Valley. The CDC and the California Department of Public Health confirmed the cases, noting that the individuals were employed at separate dairy farms in the area. Health officials emphasized that the risks to the general public are still considered low, but the infections have raised concerns due …

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Dairy Farms in California Facing Double the Dread: H5N1 Bird Flu Cases Skyrocket

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In Sacramento, California, the H5N1 bird flu is rapidly spreading through dairy farms, causing alarm among state and federal officials. The latest count revealed a significant increase in the number of confirmed infected cow herds, jumping from 17 to 34 within a few days. California now ranks second in the nation for the highest number of herds affected by avian influenza, with only Colorado surpassing it with 64 confirmed herds. Despite California only reporting its …

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Bird Flu Outbreak Worsens Amid Heatwave – US Dairy Workers Struggle to Wear PPE

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Denver, Colorado – Heatwaves sweeping across the United States have posed challenges for dairy workers trying to wear personal protective equipment (PPE). This has coincided with the country’s largest human outbreak of bird flu, with officials closely monitoring the spread of the virus. The outbreak has been linked to extreme heat, potentially impacting the effectiveness of PPE for workers dealing with poultry infected with H5N1, a highly pathogenic bird flu strain. In Colorado, four individuals …

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Avian Influenza Outbreak Hits Oklahoma Dairy Herd – What Farmers Need to Know!

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In Tuttle, Oklahoma, the state has confirmed its 13th case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) within a dairy herd, as announced by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry. The positive sample was identified in April and has since been fully resolved, the department reported on Friday. Officials from the department assured the public that there is no risk to the safety of milk or dairy products. Symptoms of HPAI in dairy cattle, …

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Digesters: Savior or Villain? Residents in California’s Dairy Country Fight Back Against Air Pollution

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Pixley, California residents are facing health problems and poor air quality due to the stench of cow waste in their farming country. Concerns about respiratory issues and allergies have heightened as industrial-scale dairy farms in the San Joaquin Valley emit high levels of pollutants. The use of methane digesters to convert manure into cleaner biofuel has brought mixed reactions among residents and experts alike. The debate over the use of digesters centers around their impact …

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H5 Bird Flu Alert: Third US Case Linked to Dairy Cattle Outbreak – Respiratory Symptoms Reported!

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Lansing, Michigan – A recent outbreak of H5 bird flu in dairy cattle has led to a third person in Michigan testing positive for the virus, marking the second human case in the state and the fourth in the United States. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported on Thursday that a farmworker exhibited not only eye symptoms but also respiratory symptoms typical of human influenza infections. According to Dr. Nirav Shah, principal …

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