Food, Water, & Air Safety Questions
Food Supply and Safety
There is no evidence that properly cooked poultry can be a source of human infection for avian influenza viruses. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) advises that cooking poultry to the proper temperature and preventing cross-contamination between raw and cooked food is the key to food safety.
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Water & Air Safety
While there are no documented human cases of avian influenza caused by exposure to highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza-contaminated water or air, it is important to be aware of the potential for such exposure.
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