Dairy farmers and those who handle raw milk intended for pasteurization are required to provide samples of the milk on request for bird flu testing, according to the USDA's order. Positive tests ...

The testing orders provided guidance and requirements for collecting and sharing raw (unpasteurized) milk samples with the USDA for testing ... and communities nationwide,” then-HHS Secretary ...

The testing was established in 1924 to reduce the risk of foodborne illness in dairy products, “strengthening consumer confidence in the safety of the milk we drink,” the USDA explains on its ...

Entities handling raw milk, such as bulk milk transporters or dairy processors, must collect and share samples with the USDA upon request ... the virus’ spread nationwide,” Agriculture ...

Raw or unpasteurized milk from dairy farms and processors nationwide ... samples of the milk on request for testing for bird flu. It requires reporting of positive tests to the USDA and it ...