Statement on bird flu in dairy milk

Frances Chrzan March 26, 2024

The following statement regarding the presence of bird flu in dairy milk may be attributed to Frances Chrzan, Senior Federal Policy Manager at Mercy For Animals:

Two states so far have confirmed the presence of bird flu in dairy milk, and a third is investigating. We must not wait for a public health catastrophe. Mercy For Animals calls on Congress to pass the Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act, legislation that would require corporations to take responsibility for the pandemic risks they cause. Reforming the U.S. food system is critical to reducing suffering for farmed animals and protecting human health.

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