FDA chief says bird flu risk to humans is low, but agency is preparing

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FDA chief says bird flu risk to humans is low, but agency is preparing

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is preparing in case the current strain of avian flu circulating in the U.S. jumps to humans on a large scale, the agency’s commissioner told senators Wednesday.  FDA Commissioner Robert Califf told the Senate Appropriations Committee that while the threat to humans is low and milk products are safe,…