H1N1 Flu Infection Found In An Ontario Turkey Flock- Food Safety Not At Risk

Turkeys in one barn at an Ontario facility have been found to be infected with the H1N1 flu virus.

Food safety is not at risk. No birds or eggs from this facility have entered the food chain. Proper cooking practices destroy the influenza virus.

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food News Release in full can be accessed at:

http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/infores/releases/2009/102009a.htm