On April 5, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health alert to inform the public, state health departments and healthcare providers of a second person in the United States who caught bird flu after being exposed to livestock. The current risk these viruses pose to the public remains low, the CDC says.
This strain of bird flu has been detected in wild birds in nearly every state, as well as commercial poultry operations and backyard flocks. It’s called highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1).
Nationwide, millions of chickens have either died or been killed to prevent the potential spread of the virus.
With the spread of the bird flu, people have wondered whether it’s safe to eat eggs. This X post says eggs should be “fully cooked” before eating. Google search trends show people have been asking questions like: Is it safe to eat eggs now with the bird flu? Can bird flu survive cooking? What are the chances of contracting bird flu from a properly cooked chicken and egg?
THE QUESTION
Is it safe to eat eggs during the bird flu outbreak?
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