<p>Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the surging cases of avian influenza in some states including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh have left meat-eaters asking if consuming poultry products is safe. The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it is safe to consume such products.</p>.<p>The global health regulatory body has advised non-vegetarians to take necessary precautions before consuming eggs or meat. These products must be rinsed thoroughly before cooking to ward off any germs on the surface, it said.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/state/mangaluru/take-precautionary-measures-against-bird-flu-mangaluru-dc-936998.html" target="_blank">Take precautionary measures against bird flu: Mangaluru DC</a></strong></p>.<p>The bird flu has raised concerns in the country as it is transferrable to humans and if not contained, it could turn into an outbreak.</p>.<p>Bird flu is a respiratory disease in birds. The current flu has been caused by the H5N1 virus, which is said to be the deadliest variant but has a low transmission.</p>.<p>All the states, including those that have not detected any case of the flu, are taking preventive measures.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/metrolife-your-bond-with-bengaluru/in-wake-of-bird-fluchicken-sales-drop-936940.html" target="_blank">In wake of bird flu, chicken sales drop</a></strong></p>.<p>According to a directive issued by WHO and UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, meat and eggs must be cooked at a temperature of 70 degrees Celsius — the normal cooking temperature — to kill the heat-sensitive virus.</p>.<p>For eggs, it is advisable to purchase only fresh produce and that bought from trusted sources. A runny yolk is an indication that the egg is stale or may be infected, and must be avoided.</p>
<p>Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the surging cases of avian influenza in some states including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh have left meat-eaters asking if consuming poultry products is safe. The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it is safe to consume such products.</p>.<p>The global health regulatory body has advised non-vegetarians to take necessary precautions before consuming eggs or meat. These products must be rinsed thoroughly before cooking to ward off any germs on the surface, it said.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/state/mangaluru/take-precautionary-measures-against-bird-flu-mangaluru-dc-936998.html" target="_blank">Take precautionary measures against bird flu: Mangaluru DC</a></strong></p>.<p>The bird flu has raised concerns in the country as it is transferrable to humans and if not contained, it could turn into an outbreak.</p>.<p>Bird flu is a respiratory disease in birds. The current flu has been caused by the H5N1 virus, which is said to be the deadliest variant but has a low transmission.</p>.<p>All the states, including those that have not detected any case of the flu, are taking preventive measures.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/metrolife-your-bond-with-bengaluru/in-wake-of-bird-fluchicken-sales-drop-936940.html" target="_blank">In wake of bird flu, chicken sales drop</a></strong></p>.<p>According to a directive issued by WHO and UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, meat and eggs must be cooked at a temperature of 70 degrees Celsius — the normal cooking temperature — to kill the heat-sensitive virus.</p>.<p>For eggs, it is advisable to purchase only fresh produce and that bought from trusted sources. A runny yolk is an indication that the egg is stale or may be infected, and must be avoided.</p>