Virus Scare

Bird Flu: Is It Safe To Eat Chicken & Eggs Now? Know What WHO Says

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New Delhi: Four states including Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala and Rajasthan have confirmed the outbreak of avian influenza or bird flu.

The Centre has issued an advisory and set up a control room in New Delhi to monitor the situation and restrain the spread. However, no cases of bird flu transmission in humans have been reported in the country yet, NDTV reported.

What is bird flu?

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), it is a type of influenza virus (H5N1 virus) that causes severe respiratory disease in birds.

Bird flu cases in human occur occasionally. It transmits in humans when the person gets in close contact with the dead or live bird, affected with the H5N1 virus. However, person to person transmission of the infection has not been reported yet.

Is it safe to eat chicken and eggs now?

“It is safe to eat properly prepared and cooked poultry and game birds,” according to a statement on the WHO website.

The virus is said to be heat sensitive; hence cooking your food in at least 70°C (normal cooking temperature) can kill the virus. WHO further recommends preparing chicken, eggs, etc. following complete hygiene practise.

“A large number of human infections with the H5N1 virus have been linked to the home slaughter and subsequent handling of diseased or dead birds prior to cooking. These practices represent the highest risk of human infection and are the most important to avoid,” WHO stated.

‘Nothing To Worry’

Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Dairy Minister Giriraj Singh recently stated that there’s nothing to worry about the situation. One needs to cook meat and egg completely before eating to avoid any complication.

“There are death reports of wild and migratory birds due to bird flu at some places. There is no need to panic. It is advised to fully cook meat and eggs before eating. States have been informed and are being provided with necessary help and support,” he said.

Also Read: Bird Flu Scare: Odisha Govt Opens Control Room

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