Egg supply ‘strained’ by bird flu, shortage frustrating Americans
When Americans across the country go to the grocery store, they find many egg shelves nearly empty or empty. “Eggs are not available everywhere, and I mean everywhere,” Fox News host Jesse Watters said on “Jesse Watters Prime Time” Wednesday night, Jan. 22. It's so fluffy. ” Watters said that in New Jersey, “good quality, […]
Is your pet food safe from bird flu? A vet offers tips
Several human cases of avian influenza (H5N1) have been reported across the United States, and the virus has also proven deadly to cats. Dozens of cats have been reported to have contracted the virus since the current outbreak began in March 2024. Bird flu has some people worried about humans eating certain foods, but what […]
In cold and flu season, chicken noodle soup-flavored candy sells out upon launch
There's a new way to consume chicken noodle soup this cold and flu season. Progresso announced last week that it had launched a hard candy version of its chicken noodle soup called Soup Drops, but the soup-flavored candies quickly sold out. But the company assured curious customers that the candy would be back soon. “Well, […]
Bird flu found in a Georgia commercial flock for the first time amid the nationwide outbreak
ATLANTA — Bird flu has hit poultry producers in Georgia, the nation's top poultry-producing state, for the first time since the 2022 national outbreak. The state Department of Agriculture announced Friday that it had confirmed a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a commercial poultry producer in Elbert County, about 100 miles (165 kilometers) […]
Officials issue warning after 60 birds found dead of suspected avian flu
Authorities in Plymouth, Massachusetts, warned the public Sunday that more than 60 birds found dead in the Billington Sea are suspected to have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza. On Sunday morning, members of Clean Harbor Waste Management, contracted by the state Department of Environmental Protection, and state officials responded to the Billington Sea and […]
Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo lose Flamingo, seal to bird flu
Bird flu has claimed the lives of a harbor seal and a Chilean flamingo at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo. The zoo announced that it had received results confirming that the cause of death for Teal, a Chilean flamingo, and Slater, a harbor seal, was caused by highly pathogenic avian influenza. “This is sad news for […]
Egg inflation surges 8.5% in December as bird flu, demand strain supply
Egg prices are on the rise again, with experts warning that they are unlikely to ease until at least next year. Rapid increase in demand and decrease in supply due to the spread of avian influenza Egg prices rose 8.5% month-on-monthAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In California, local restaurant owners are struggling to […]
One state leads country in human bird flu with nearly 40 confirmed cases
One child in California is estimated to have been infected with H5N1 avian influenza, according to the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH). As of Dec. 23, there have been 36 confirmed human cases of avian influenza in the state, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). This corresponds to more than […]
First U.S. Bird Flu Virus Death Recorded in Louisiana
The first death from the avian influenza virus in the United States was recorded Monday in Louisiana after a patient was exposed to a backyard flock. The Louisiana patient was over 65 years old and reportedly had pre-existing health conditions at the time of his death. The H5N1 virus was also reported to have been […]
First bird flu death reported in Louisiana of person exposed to wild birds, officials say
Health officials announced the first recorded death from H5N1 avian influenza in a person believed to have been exposed to wild birds in Louisiana. The Louisiana Department of Health did not release the person's identity or gender, but said he was over 65 and had pre-existing conditions. According to In the Los Angeles Times. “Tell […]