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Bird flu outbreak in India: Is it safe to consume milk, eggs and other animal products?Bird flu cases have been reported in some states in India as well. If you are wondering whether it is good to consume animal products during a bird flu outbreak, heres everything you need to know. (Arushi Bidhuri) (Medically Reviewed by-Dr Charu Dutt Arora) It was recently reported that the H5N1 bird flu has infected cows and a person in the US. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed that the H5N1 avian flu has affected dairy cows in the United States. The virus has been found in pasteurised milk in many states. However, the Department of Agriculture and the FDA have also stated that the US milk supply is safe because of the diversion or destruction of milk from sick cows. Now, a massive bird flu has also hit some states in India. It has been reported that the bird flu has hit Jharkhand, Kerala and a warning has been issued in the bordering areas of Karnataka. This has led to a rise in concerns and panic among people thinking if it is safe to eat chicken and dairy products such as milk and eggs.