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Bird flu in the United States: Is it safe to eat chicken?

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Though the risk to the general population is low, H5N1 bird flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows. (Getty Images)Getty Images

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — With bird flu outbreaks continuing to be reported in U.S. cows and poultry, consumers should be sure to cook chicken, eggs and beef fully before consuming them, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Though the risk to the general population is low, H5N1 bird flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows.

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