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Spring Migration and Bird Flu

Updates on issues of interest to the agricultural community and the public.

Cheese from largest US raw milk distributor linked to E coli outbreak

Cheddar cheese from California-based Raw Farm identified as ‘likely source’ of infections across multiple states ...

Wary eyes on Point Reyes National Seashore as avian flu hits Año Nuevo elephant seals

Experts are closely monitoring the marine animals, flagging mortalities and advising beach visitors to take extra precautions ...

California dairy refuses FDA request to recall raw cheddar cheese tied to E. coli outbreak

Federal officials say raw cheddar cheese produced by Raw Farm is the likely source of an E. coli outbreak that has sickened ...

Multiple people fall sick from cheese ‘very likely’ made in Fresno, FDA says

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Multiple people across the country, including children, have fallen ill with E. coli from a ...
Mirage News

Australian Sea Lion Pups: Perfect Patients

Australian sea lion pups in South Australia (SA) are getting extra protection this season. A H5 avian influenza (bird flu) preparedness project is ...

Raw milk cheddar cheese sickens 7 in the U.S. with E. coli

Health officials say seven people in three states, including children, have been sickened by E. coli.
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

7 people in the U.S. sickened by E. coli linked to cheese made from raw milk, FDA says

At least seven people in three states, including young children, have been sickened by E. coli food poisoning linked to ...