Bird Flu Jitters ; Poultry, Finches, Even Geese Raise Concern in N.J.
The Record, Bergen County, NJ › January 17, 2006
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Every week, Mahbub Siddiqui makes a trip to his favorite poultry market in Paterson, picking out a chicken from cages stacked four high with their clucking cargo.
The near-daily media reports of deadly bird flu outbreaks overseas haven't kept the Paterson resident from changing his routine. But other customers acknowledge some jitters about the virus. So do bird lovers browsing for bird feeders, callers to local health departments and people strolling through geese-filled parks.See the full content of this document
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Bird Flu Jitters ; Poultry, Finches, Even Geese Raise Concern in N.J.
Health officials and others who monitor poultry and birds say many people are still unclear about the basic facts of bird flu, and are posing a range of questions, such as whether it's safe to eat chicken or OK to feed the backyard finches. The answer to both questions is yes, officials say.
Officials point out that the m...See the full content of this document
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