Millions of egg-laying hens have been lost due to the bird flu, causing egg production to slow and prices to skyrocket.
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However, one specific subtype of bird flu called the H5N1 virus has crossed over to infect mammals, like cows, and in limited instances, people ... to eating eggs. No. “Do not eat raw eggs ...
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Wisconsin is among 10 states to report human cases of the H5N1 virus so far, with more than half reported in California.
So, the CDC says if eggs are cooked properly, they are safe to eat. This means cooking eggs to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, which kills bacteria and viruses, including bird flu.