The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported the detection of bird flu in beef for the first time, originating from a single sick dairy cow. However, officials assured the public that the infected meat did not enter the food supply chain, emphasizing that beef remains safe for consumption. The virus was identified during routine inspections of carcasses, with only one out of 96 dairy cows testing positive. Despite confirmed cases in dairy herds across nine states since 2022, this marks the first instance of bird flu in beef.