Can people get avian influenza from eating eggs or poultry from infected birds?
There is no evidence of anyone becoming infected by eating properly cooked eggs and poultry from infected birds. Eggshells, egg whites and yolks can become infected. • Eggs should be cooked thoroughly [71 degrees Celsius or 160 degrees Fahrenheit] to limit the risk of avian influenza infection, and other food-borne illnesses • Cook poultry until juices run clear and there is no visible pink meat. An internal temperature of 85 degrees Celsius or 185 degrees Fahrenheit should be reach for both whole chicken and chicken parts.
