• SoupBrick@pawb.social
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      6 months ago

      Has it been confirmed that Bird Flu is transferable via beef? Legit question, I just haven’t seen any news about that recently.

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        6 months ago

        Imagine the crisis that a public health bulletin stating “red meat should be cooked thoroughly” would cause. Heh heh heh

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        6 months ago

        Remnants of bird flu have been found in bovine milk and recently sampled in 20% of milk in grocery stores. So far, it’s been determined to just be “genetic material” - not live or infectious. Milk is pasteurized in the US so it’s reasonably safe to keep drinking. I don’t believe this would impact beef consumption, certainly not cooked beef.
        Beth Mole at Ars Technica has been covering it https://arstechnica.com/author/beth/
        The CDC is reporting at least one dairy worker has been infected https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p0401-avian-flu.html

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        6 months ago

        I don’t think it’s been confirmed. Here’s your chance to be #1.

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        6 months ago

        I think only prions can spread through meat

        Edit: I’m obviously wrong, salmonella exists. Also a quick Google search says viruses can also be transferred through meat

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      6 months ago

      All of my beef is in my freezer from a local farmer about two months ago. Hopefully it’s clear.