Within 24 to 48 hours of the first detection of the virus, state and federal animal health officials work with farms to cull ...

Millions of egg-laying hens have been lost due to the bird flu, causing egg production to slow and prices to skyrocket.

The egg shortage and resulting price hikes are the direct result of the highly contagious bird flu, which has decimated the ...

Scientists are still trying to figure out whether humans can contract bird flu by eating or drinking products contaminated ...

Experts say it is safe to eat fully cooked eggs to prevent the H5N1 virus or foodborne illnesses like salmonella. Here’s what ...

Egg prices in the U.S. have surged due to ongoing bird flu outbreaks, which have led to the culling of over 21 million egg-laying birds across multiple states.

So, the CDC says if eggs are cooked properly, they are safe to eat. This means cooking eggs to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, which kills bacteria and viruses, including bird flu.