While the risk of a highly pathogenic form of avian flu entering the U.S. poultry supply are quite low, government and industry have taken action to prevent avian flu in the United States, and minimizing the chances of mutation to a form that is easily transmitted among humans if it does.

There are multiple safeguards are in place against avian flu thanks to the hard work of government agencies, animal health authorities and food industry partners. There is a strong dedication on the part of the industry to educate and inform consumers and employers about the nature of avian flu and how to prepare for any possible health threat.

Learn more about the roles of the government and industry in preventing the spread of this disease:

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