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The largest producer of fresh eggs in the United States says it has temporarily closed one of its facilities in Texas after highly pathogenic avian influenza, otherwise known as H5N1 bird flu, wiped out nearly two million birds.
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. said one of its facilities in Parmer County “tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, resulting in depopulation of approximately 1.6 million laying hens and 337,000 pullets, or approximately 3.6% of the Company’s total flock as of March 2, 2024.”
“Production at the facility has temporarily ceased as the Company follows the protocols prescribed by the USDA,” it added, noting there is “no known risk related to HPAI associated with eggs that are currently in the market and no eggs have been recalled.”
This development follows the announcement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday regarding a confirmed case of bird flu in Texas. The CDC noted that this marks the second instance of an individual testing positive for H5N1 in the United States, with a previous case identified in Colorado in 2022.
The CDC said in a statement:
“This person had exposure to dairy cattle in Texas presumed to be infected with HPAI A(H5N1) viruses. The patient reported eye redness (consistent with conjunctivitis), as their only symptom, and is recovering… The patient was told to isolate and is being treated with an antiviral drug for flu.”
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