Nicole Martin, a food scientist and assistant research professor at Cornell University, dives into the ongoing bird flu crisis affecting egg production in the U.S. She details the drastic measures farmers are taking, including euthanizing infected flocks. Martin also explores how the avian influenza is impacting dairy farms and food safety. Consumers learn about the low risk of contamination in grocery stores and the importance of cooking and pasteurization. Additionally, she shares insights into improving milk quality and current challenges in food production.

Join Megan Davis, a molecular epidemiologist from Johns Hopkins, Nicole Martin, a food scientist from Cornell, and Dominic Stetsula, a political communication expert at Ohio State, as they delve into the rising trend of raw milk consumption despite health risks. They discuss the implications of avian flu on milk safety and the regulatory challenges surrounding raw milk sales. The conversation unpacks why people are drawn to raw milk amid skepticism towards experts, as well as the essential need for public health surveillance in the dairy industry.