In addition to the recent warnings about bird flu in raw milk in California, the state has also reported the first case of the virus in a child.  The ca

The general public health threat remains low, but some infectious disease experts worry about a thinning line that's kept bird flu from spreading between people.

A rare case of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has been confirmed in a child in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The child, who is a resident of California,

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday confirmed the country's first case of H5N1 bird flu infection in a child, who experienced mild symptoms and is recovering from their illness.

Understaffing, workers say, has increased the potential for delays or mistakes, with potential consequences for the state's farms.

California state officials have suspended a company’s sales of raw milk to retailers amid ongoing concerns about bird flu. Raw milk sales by Raw Farm, located in Fresno, was blocked from distributing its raw dairy products as of Thursday,

As contradictory and confusing bird flu test results come back from various county and state agencies, the state's agriculture department has instructed raw milk producer Raw Farm to withhold sales.

California public health officials warn consumers not to drink a batch of raw milk from a Fresno-based company after it tested positive for bird flu.