The latest data from the CDC and USDA show the continued devastating effects of bird flu outbreaks across the United States – with Iowa, the nation's leading egg producer, suffering substantial losses.

Sixty people were hospitalized and 10 are known to have died last year in the largest listeria outbreak since 2011.

All poultry activities have been suspended in Georgia after bird flu was confirmed in a commercial poultry operation, officials said Friday.

The CDC recommends that hospitalized flu patients be tested for bird flu within 24 hours to timely identify avian influenza A (H5N1) cases. While the public risk remains low, faster detection aids in tracing infections and providing swift medical response.

A report from the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service found sanitary noncompliance contributed to a multistate listeria outbreak last year.

Due to ongoing sporadic H5N1 avian flu infections and brisk levels of seasonal flu activity, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today urged healthcare providers to subtype all influenza A specimens in hospitalized patients, especially those in the intensive care unit (ICU), as soon as possible.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that 15 more states have enrolled in a national H5N1 milk testing program, raising the number to 28 states, which represents roughly 65% of the nation’s milk production,

While it can be tempting to leave certain items behind for the sake of convenience, with temperatures regularly plunging below freezing, it's important to be mindful of what you leave behind. Here's a look at what Michigan drivers should avoid keeping in the car when the winter chill sets in: Start the day smarter.

Leaving eggs in your car is a no-no in any weather conditions. As the inside of the egg freezes and expands, the eggshell can crack and ultimately, make a mess when they're thawed. If your frozen eggs crack, toss them. Keep the un-cracked ones frozen and move them to the refrigerator before use.

The national spread of the disease has alarmed public health officials, who remain concerned it could spread to humans on a large scale.

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture Animal Industry Division is again urging commercial poultry operations and backyard bird owners to increase biosecurity measures to protect their flocks from avian influenza.