The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin testing beef for bird flu as the virus continues to spread.
According to the agency the testing will consist of sampling ground beef bought in grocery stores. The testing will center around beef especially sold in states where dairy cattle have tested positive for the H5NI virus.
The USDA stresses the testing does not mean beef products are unsafe.
The George Washington University has experts available to offer insight. If you would like to schedule an interview, please contact Katelyn Deckelbaum, [email protected].
Barbara Kowalcyk, associate professor of exercise and nutrition sciences at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health is available to provide information on blu flu and the risk to food safety.
Janet Buffer, food safety expert at the George Washington University can discuss what bird flu is, how cows have been affected and the risk to the general public.
Lance B. Price is a professor of environmental and occupational health at GW Milken Institute School of Public Health and director of the Antibiotic Resistance Action Center.
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