The discovery of viral fragments of avian flu virus in milk sold in U.S. stores suggests that the H5N1 virus may be more widespread in U.S. dairy cattle than previously realized.

Experts say that commercial milk remains safe to consume. But what are health officials doing to protect the milk supply, and what about raw milk?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is asking states to prepare for more bird flu cases by gearing up to test at-risk people for the virus, but insists that the risk to the general public remains low,

Avian Flu has not reached Pennsylvania, but the local dairy laid out steps they will take should it be detected in our area.

Starting next week, certain dairy cattle must be tested for avian influenza before they can be transported to a different state, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday, April 24. The requirement is among several that will expand the testing,

Colombia has restricted the import of beef and beef products coming from U.S. states where dairy cows have tested positive for avian influenza as of April 15, according the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Samples of pasteurized milk tested positive for viral remnants of the bird flu virus, the Food and Drug Administration announced this week. The agency said that pasteurization is likely to inactivate the virus,

The results do not indicate that the virus found in milk is currently infectious, as the pasteurization process works to inactivate viruses.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found evidence of bird flu virus in pasteurized milk, but it says the milk supply is still safe to drink, according to a statement from the agency on Tuesday.