Santa Clara County public health officials announced Sunday that bird flu virus has been detected in raw milk samples from Raw Farm, California's largest raw dairy producer.

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Santa Clara County public health officials announced Sunday that bird flu virus has been detected in raw milk samples from Raw Farm, California's largest raw dairy producer.

At the state's request, Raw Farm voluntarily recalled all quart and half-gallon milk products produced on Nov. 9 with lot ID No. 20241109.

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At the state's request, Raw Farm voluntarily recalled all quart and half-gallon milk products produced on Nov. 9 with lot ID No. 20241109.

Although no H5 cases have been identified in any cows and only the H5 part of the virus was detected in the collected samples, health officials claim they're still likely contaminated with H5N1.

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Although no H5 cases have been identified in any cows and only the H5 part of the virus was detected in the collected samples, health officials claim they're still likely contaminated with H5N1.

This comes as California reported 29 positive H5N1 cases of bird flu, with all but one case occurring in dairy workers with direct contact with infected cows.

This comes as California reported 29 positive H5N1 cases of bird flu, with all but one case occurring in dairy workers with direct contact with infected cows.

No illnesses linked to the affected raw milk products have been reported. However, the California Department of Food and Agriculture will increase testing frequency to twice per week at Raw Farm's retail locations.

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No illnesses linked to the affected raw milk products have been reported. However, the California Department of Food and Agriculture will increase testing frequency to twice per week at Raw Farm's retail locations.

Raw Farm previously faced contamination issues, including an E. coli outbreak across multiple states, and a salmonella outbreak in October 2023 that affected 165 people.

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Raw Farm previously faced contamination issues, including an E. coli outbreak across multiple states, and a salmonella outbreak in October 2023 that affected 165 people.

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California has reported 29 positive H5N1 cases, with all but one case occurring in dairy workers, while 402 California dairy herds have tested positive for bird flu since March.

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The California Department of Food and Agriculture will increase testing frequency to twice per week at Raw Farm's retail locations following this detection.

Raw Farm previously faced contamination issues, including an E. coli outbreak in February and a salmonella outbreak in October 2023 that affected 165 people.

The virus has been detected in 24 of California's 28 wastewater systems, including sites in Santa Clara County such as Palo Alto, San Jose, Gilroy, and Sunnyvale.

No illnesses linked to the affected raw milk products have been reported, though the state has implemented additional testing as a second line of consumer protection.

Raw milk consumption has gained support from prominent figures who advocate for consumer choice and natural food options. The movement has grown significantly, leading several states to legalize raw milk products, with supporters arguing against what they view as excessive regulation of natural dairy products.

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Raw milk poses significant health risks as it hasn't undergone pasteurization to kill dangerous pathogens, including bacteria and viruses that can cause serious illness. The bird flu virus could be dangerous if consumed in large quantities through raw milk, yet thousands of Americans continue to lose their lives thanks to celebrities insist on promoting its consumption.

Raw milk poses significant health risks as it hasn't undergone pasteurization to kill dangerous pathogens, including bacteria and viruses that can cause serious illness. The bird flu virus could be dangerous if consumed in large quantities through raw milk, yet thousands of Americans continue to lose their lives thanks to celebrities insist on promoting its consumption.

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There's no evidence to support that bird flu gets transmitted from person to person through consumption of raw milk, or raw milk has no credible health benefits. Raw milk consumption is a matter of consumer choice and natural food options. Excessive regulation of natural dairy products deprives Americans of their rights. FDA's war on public health must end.

There's no evidence to support that bird flu gets transmitted from person to person through consumption of raw milk, or raw milk has no credible health benefits. Raw milk consumption is a matter of consumer choice and natural food options. Excessive regulation of natural dairy products deprives Americans of their rights. FDA's war on public health must end.

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