There is currently no study that i have seen that has even hinted at any flu virus being transmitted through meat consumption.
And biologically speaking, its not really a vector that any influenza virus would be a real threat in. The common vectors of air and saliva from breathing or coughing are where flu viruses excel.
That being said, the usda has found that cooking temps as low as 120 degrees farenheight significally inactivate the virus.
Where you should be worried is raw milk.
Pasteurization was developed for a reason. The science is over a hundred years old.
Before bird flu, i would occasionally run over to the dairy and fill up a jar of milk rather than go to the store. Just something for the morning cheerios when i was low on milk from the store.
I will not do that now.
Drinking raw milk now is like playing russian roulette with patient zero in a brand new pandemic.
Do not do it. Pasteurized milk only.
There is currently no study that i have seen that has even hinted at any flu virus being transmitted through meat consumption.
And biologically speaking, its not really a vector that any influenza virus would be a real threat in. The common vectors of air and saliva from breathing or coughing are where flu viruses excel.
That being said, the usda has found that cooking temps as low as 120 degrees farenheight significally inactivate the virus.
Where you should be worried is raw milk. Pasteurization was developed for a reason. The science is over a hundred years old. Before bird flu, i would occasionally run over to the dairy and fill up a jar of milk rather than go to the store. Just something for the morning cheerios when i was low on milk from the store. I will not do that now. Drinking raw milk now is like playing russian roulette with patient zero in a brand new pandemic. Do not do it. Pasteurized milk only.