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A strain of avian flu began spreading in these United States in late 2021. Prime members can pick up a double dozen bunch of roses for just $24.99 from February 8th through the 14th at Whole Foods Market. Head in now to make it a memorable Valentine's Day with great deals on finds like animal welfare-certified New York strip steaks and sweets from the bakery.

Poultry farmers are in flock-down. The bird flu known as H5N1 is being called “the largest foreign animal disease outbreak in US history.” Vox’s Benji Jones and Johns Hopkins University researcher Tom Philpott say the virus underscores the poultry industry’s shortcomings.

This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey, and hosted by Noel King.

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