USDA conducting studies on beef due to bird flu outbreak but maintain supply is safe | ABC News

The USDA has not found any evidence of live, infectious H5N1 virus in pasteurized milk. USDA officials are now also testing beef for any potential for transmission of the virus. “Despite our confidence in the safety of the meat supply, the importance of continued and comprehensive investigations remains critical. These studies are crucial for maintaining public trust and ensuring that our food safety measures evolve in response to new information about H5N1,” CEID affiliate faculty Dr. John Brownstein tells ABC News.