U.S. has found H5N1 flu virus in milk. Here’s why the risk to humans is likely low.

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U.S. has found H5N1 flu virus in milk. Here’s why the risk to humans is likely low.

Reports that the H5N1 virus has been found in raw and pasteurized milk in the United States have raised questions regarding the safety of H5N1-contaminated milk for human consumption. Although H5N1 influenza usually affects birds, it was recently found in U.S. dairy cows. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada’s April 26 update, no cases have been reported in Canada yet. To answer questions about the safety of drinking milk contaminate…