Alexander Tin is a digital reporter for CBS News based in the Washington, D.C. bureau. He covers federal public health agencies. A "small but detectable quantity" of infectious H5N1 bird flu virus was ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Recent reports that the H5N1 avian flu virus has been found in cow’s milk ...

Now that avian influenza is circulating among dairy cattle in at least 12 states in the U.S. and has infected three dairy workers, health experts are keeping a close eye on whether people can be ...

Pasteurization, a long-practiced food processing method, has been at the center of a polarizing debate.

Recent reports that the H5N1 avian flu virus has been found in cow's milk have raised questions about whether the U.S. milk supply is safe to drink. According to the federal Food and Drug ...

Fragments of the virus that causes bird flu have been found in samples of pasteurized milk, the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday, but officials aren't concerned about danger to humans from ...

Kerry E. Kaylegian receives funding from USDA. She is affiliated with the American Dairy Science Association, International Association for Food Protection, and the American Cheese Society. As the ...

Raw milk consumption has risen due to claims of health benefits, despite established risks of bacterial contamination. Raw milk can cause illnesses ranging from mild digestive issues to severe ...