First H5N1 Detections in Washington Dairy Cattle Bring a Human Case in an Exposed Worker

Pasteurized milk and dairy products remain safe, according to USDA, FDA, and state officials. Milk from affected animals is being diverted or destroyed and is not entering the commercial supply, and milk shortages are not expected.

Infected cows can shed virus in milk, so raw milk and unpasteurized dairy products should be avoided.