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Avian Flu Outbreak Drives Record Egg Seizures at US Borders
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data reveal 5,572 egg product seizures in fiscal year 2025, surpassing fentanyl seizures (413), due to the avian flu outbreak devastating the U.S. poultry industry and causing egg shortages; most interceptions result from public unawareness of import restrict...
Avian Flu Outbreak Drives Record Egg Seizures at US Borders
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data reveal 5,572 egg product seizures in fiscal year 2025, surpassing fentanyl seizures (413), due to the avian flu outbreak devastating the U.S. poultry industry and causing egg shortages; most interceptions result from public unawareness of import restrict...
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Avian Influenza Outbreak Drives Egg Prices Up, Prompts USDA to Explore New Control Methods
The highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in the US, affecting over 162 million poultry since its start, has driven egg prices up at the fastest rate in nearly a decade, forcing the USDA to explore options beyond culling to combat the disease and lower prices.
Avian Influenza Outbreak Drives Egg Prices Up, Prompts USDA to Explore New Control Methods
The highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in the US, affecting over 162 million poultry since its start, has driven egg prices up at the fastest rate in nearly a decade, forcing the USDA to explore options beyond culling to combat the disease and lower prices.
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48% Bias Score
Windborne Bird Flu Outbreak in Czech Republic
A highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu outbreak on two Czech chicken farms in February 2024 was traced to a nearby duck farm 5 miles away, with windborne transmission confirmed as the likely cause due to specific weather conditions and the virus's slow spread among the chickens.
Windborne Bird Flu Outbreak in Czech Republic
A highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu outbreak on two Czech chicken farms in February 2024 was traced to a nearby duck farm 5 miles away, with windborne transmission confirmed as the likely cause due to specific weather conditions and the virus's slow spread among the chickens.
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36% Bias Score
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany Leads to UK Import Ban
An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease affecting 12 water buffaloes on a farm in Hönow, Brandenburg, Germany, has prompted a 3-kilometer protection zone and a 10-kilometer surveillance zone; all tests outside the initial farm are currently negative, but the UK has imposed an import ban on susceptible...
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany Leads to UK Import Ban
An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease affecting 12 water buffaloes on a farm in Hönow, Brandenburg, Germany, has prompted a 3-kilometer protection zone and a 10-kilometer surveillance zone; all tests outside the initial farm are currently negative, but the UK has imposed an import ban on susceptible...
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24% Bias Score
Perm Bakery Salmonella Outbreak Highlights Systemic Food Safety Failures
A salmonella outbreak in Perm, Russia, affecting over 80 people, originated from salads sold at a local bakery; the owners have been arrested, exposing systemic food safety failures.
Perm Bakery Salmonella Outbreak Highlights Systemic Food Safety Failures
A salmonella outbreak in Perm, Russia, affecting over 80 people, originated from salads sold at a local bakery; the owners have been arrested, exposing systemic food safety failures.
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Scientists Warn of Mirror Bacteria Risks
Thirty-eight scientists from nine countries warn of the potential creation of mirror bacteria—synthetic organisms with reversed molecular structures—posing unprecedented risks to humans, animals, and plants, urging research restrictions before it is too late.
Scientists Warn of Mirror Bacteria Risks
Thirty-eight scientists from nine countries warn of the potential creation of mirror bacteria—synthetic organisms with reversed molecular structures—posing unprecedented risks to humans, animals, and plants, urging research restrictions before it is too late.
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56% Bias Score
German Intelligence: 80-95% Probability COVID-19 Originated from Wuhan Lab Leak
New intelligence from Germany's BND suggests an 80-95% probability that COVID-19 originated from a lab leak in Wuhan, based on evidence found during Project Saaremaa, including unpublished dissertations and materials showing Chinese scientists had unusually early knowledge of the virus; the BND also...
German Intelligence: 80-95% Probability COVID-19 Originated from Wuhan Lab Leak
New intelligence from Germany's BND suggests an 80-95% probability that COVID-19 originated from a lab leak in Wuhan, based on evidence found during Project Saaremaa, including unpublished dissertations and materials showing Chinese scientists had unusually early knowledge of the virus; the BND also...
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56% Bias Score
Windborne Bird Flu Transmission Confirmed in Czech Republic
A highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu outbreak at two high-security Czech chicken farms in February 2024 was linked to a nearby duck farm, likely through windborne transmission under specific meteorological conditions, resulting in thousands of birds being culled.
Windborne Bird Flu Transmission Confirmed in Czech Republic
A highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu outbreak at two high-security Czech chicken farms in February 2024 was linked to a nearby duck farm, likely through windborne transmission under specific meteorological conditions, resulting in thousands of birds being culled.
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Post-Brexit Border Failures Allow Illegal Meat into UK
Post-Brexit border checks are failing to prevent illegal meat from entering the UK, leading to widespread availability of uninspected products in shops, despite government claims of robust controls; a senior health official blames the system's design and funding issues.
Post-Brexit Border Failures Allow Illegal Meat into UK
Post-Brexit border checks are failing to prevent illegal meat from entering the UK, leading to widespread availability of uninspected products in shops, despite government claims of robust controls; a senior health official blames the system's design and funding issues.
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40% Bias Score
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Prompts Closures of Berlin Children's Farms
Due to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in a Brandenburg buffalo herd near Berlin, several children's farms and animal shelters in eastern Berlin districts have closed temporarily; transport of susceptible animals is banned citywide; precautionary measures are implemented elsewhere.
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Prompts Closures of Berlin Children's Farms
Due to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in a Brandenburg buffalo herd near Berlin, several children's farms and animal shelters in eastern Berlin districts have closed temporarily; transport of susceptible animals is banned citywide; precautionary measures are implemented elsewhere.
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20% Bias Score
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Brandenburg Triggers National Crisis Response
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in a Brandenburg buffalo herd has triggered a national crisis response, including the convening of a central crisis team and adjustments to the Green Week agricultural fair. Investigations into the virus's origin are underway, with additional farms under scrutiny, a...
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Brandenburg Triggers National Crisis Response
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in a Brandenburg buffalo herd has triggered a national crisis response, including the convening of a central crisis team and adjustments to the Green Week agricultural fair. Investigations into the virus's origin are underway, with additional farms under scrutiny, a...
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20% Bias Score
Scientists Call for Halt to Mirror Bacteria Research Due to Existential Threat
A group of 38 scientists across nine countries calls for a halt to research on synthetic mirror bacteria, warning of potentially catastrophic consequences due to their ability to evade immune systems and cause widespread lethal infections across humans, animals, and plants, as published in Science.
Scientists Call for Halt to Mirror Bacteria Research Due to Existential Threat
A group of 38 scientists across nine countries calls for a halt to research on synthetic mirror bacteria, warning of potentially catastrophic consequences due to their ability to evade immune systems and cause widespread lethal infections across humans, animals, and plants, as published in Science.
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56% Bias Score
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