What to know about bird flu risk: Are my chicken wings safe?
U.S. food supplies are considered safe from bird flu, but there are steps people can take at home to prevent risks heading into Super Bowl weekend.
Bird flu hits Montgomery County, with outbreak in backyard chickens
The highly contagious bird flu has hit Montgomery County, Maryland, where officials say a backyard flock of chickens tested positive for the virus, making it the first case of a homeowner’s birds having the virus in Maryland this year and bringing the number of cases in the D.
Can you get bird flu from eating eggs or chicken? How avian flu spreads
The risk of bird flu to humans is low, but eating undercooked eggs or chicken could increase your chances of exposure to infection and germs.
Is your backyard chicken flock putting you at risk for bird flu?
Interest in raising backyard chickens grew rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic and continues due to the ever-increasing cost of store-bought eggs.
Yes, it's safe to buy and eat chicken wings during the bird flu outbreak
Yes, it’s safe to buy and eat chicken wings for the Super Bowl. Both the USDA and FDA are responsible for protecting public health by assuring the safety of the nation’s food supply. The USDA is specifically tasked with federally inspecting every meat, poultry, and egg product plant in the U.S.
Pittsburgh-area farm that lost 2,000 chickens to bird flu taking extra steps to protect flock
The price hikes on eggs right now are due, in part, to bird flu wiping out chickens on farms. One Pittsburgh-area farm is taking extra precautions to protect its flock. From the roosters crowing to the hens clucking,
Bird flu detected in backyard Redwood City chicken flock
Bird flu has been detected in a backyard chicken flock in Redwood City. San Mateo County’s Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures on Tuesday said there are currently no human cases of the flu,
Bird flu detected in O'Brien County commercial chickens
Iowa's second report of bird flu within poultry in 2025 has been detected in a O'Brien County commercial laying chicken flock. This marks Iowa's first report of bird flu within poultry in February, with the year's first case detected last month in a Clinton County backyard flock.
Bird flu concerns in NYC area prompt temporary shutdown of all live poultry markets, Hochul says
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a weeklong shutdown of all live poultry markets in New York City, Westchester County and on Long ...
Bird flu cases force closure of New York live poultry markets
Multiple cases of bird flu in chickens are forcing the closure of live poultry markets in parts of New York state, Gov. Kathy ...
Is chicken meat next for shortages and soaring prices with egg crisis? What to know.
Still, a lack of eggs and steep prices may lead consumers to move to other cheap forms of protein, which could lead to ...
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A Super Bowl riddle: Why are egg prices surging — but not chicken wings?
The egg market has been hit hard by avian flu, but wings are abundant and relatively affordable this year. So what gives?
Ohio leads nation in poultry losses as bird flu spikes
Chickens and turkeys at commercial poultry operations likely became infected with bird flu through contact with migrating ...
Demand for backyard chickens on the rise
Ally Remington, Executive Director of Wildlings Forest Animal Sanctuary, said she’s seen the trend time and time again: bird ...
USDA inspector general didn't order 'mass extermination' of birds to drive up cost of poultry, eggs
Although it is standard procedure to kill flocks with the outbreak of bird flu, posts on social media twisted the truth.
6 cases of bird flu reported in Maryland as nation sees rising egg prices
Six cases of bird flu have been reported in Maryland, as of Feb. 2, according to the Department of Agriculture (MDA).