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 ...

Federal and state officials say pasteurized milk available in grocery stores is safe from bird flu but caution that raw milk is not. So how do you know what you're drinking is safe? The H5N1 bird flu ...

Pasteurization is process of heating up food to kill bacteria, viruses Experts say long-practiced method keeps US food supply safer Proponents of unpasteurized food believe it’s healthier ...

Tests show pasteurized dairy with H5N1 remnants did not cause illness in mice, supporting safety of milk during outbreaks.

If you've ever wondered why some milks are shelf-stable, you're not alone. If you’ve ever spotted a container of milk on a non-refrigerated grocery store shelf and wondered how that could be, you’re ...