EXCLUSIVE How the H5N1 bird flu epidemic could affect your McDonald's breakfast order READ MORE: Spread of bird flu in the US sparks mass testing of dairy products By Emily Joshu Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 17:14 BST, 2 July 2024 | Updated: 17:20 BST, 2 July 2024 e-mail 5 View comments The rapid spread of deadly bird flu could make it harder to get your morning bacon, egg, and cheese. This week, McDonald's announced that restaurants in Australia will stop serving breakfast 90 minutes earlier as the country's egg supply is hit by bird flu outbreaks.
'Like many retailers, we are carefully managing supply of eggs due to current industry challenges,' the company said Tuesday in a Facebook post. In the US, the H5N1 virus is surging from infected eggs, beef, and unpasteurized milk, leading American experts to warn of 'pandemic potential.' As the virus rages on, food safety experts told DailyMail.
com that that the US food industry is 'generally well-prepared' to face the challenge - but continuous monitoring is 'crucial' to maintain that stability. McDonald's has not yet responded to a request for comment from DailyMail.com.
McDonald's announced that restaurants in Australia will stop serving breakfast 90 minutes earlier amid egg shortages from bird flu outbreaks The above map shows states where bird flu infections have been reported in cattle Dr Darin Detwiler, former FDA and USDA food safety advisor, told DailyMail.com: 'The situation in Australia, where McDonald'.
