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Avian Influenza Disease Emergency: issue No. 37 (23/12/2005)

Update of the Avian Influenza situation

Year of publication 2005

Pages 13

Author V.Martin; A.Kamata ;Animal Production and Health Division

Category Other document

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Chicken and other poultry are safe to eat if cooked properly, according to a joint statement by FAO and the World Health Organization (WHO) issued to national food safety authorities. However, no birds from flocks with disease should enter the food chain, as transporting and handling of infected poultry may disseminate virus further. FAO/WHO made the statement to clarify food safety issues in relation to the current bird flu crisis.

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