Discover the latest CFIA findings: No HPAI detected in Canadian dairy products. How does this impact your milk consumption? Read on to ensure your dairy safety.

Continued testing shows no sign of HPAI in Canadian dairy cattle or milk, says CFIA. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) assures you that, as of July 16, 2024, no traces of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus have been detected in Canadian dairy retail products. 

The CFIA has rigorously tested a total of 911 samples from across the nation, divided into four distinct regions: Atlantic Canada, Quebec, Ontario, and Western Canada. Notably, all tests have come back negative for HPAI fragments. This finding reinforces confidence in the safety of Canadian dairy products. 

“The U.S. experience with the disease shows that fragments of the virus can be detected in milk and milk products if the milk is from an infected cow. These virus fragments, however, are not infectious.”

Furthermore, CFIA laboratories conducted a detailed study in May and June 2024 to assess the effectiveness of pasteurization in inactivating the HPAI virus in milk. The results were consistent with similar studies published internationally, confirming that pasteurization is indeed effective. This rigorous testing underscores the safety measures in place to ensure that your dairy products remain safe for consumption.