Agricultural supply chain dealing with worst avian flux in US history
According to the Wall Street Journal, the worst avian-influenza outbreak in United States history has been spreading through domestic poultry flocks for the past twelve months. This flu is likely stressing the consumer markets for poultry meat and eggs, both of which are being affected as millions of hens and turkeys die from the disease.
Avian flu is a highly contagious viral infection that affects domesticated birds, including chickens. Besides its high mortality rate, it can also lead to quarantine and culling of flocks - leaving the farm no choice but to kill all of the birds on the farm in order to prevent the spread of the virus to other farms. This can cause further financial losses for farmers, as well as disrupt the supply chain for poultry products. Experts are saying that the only thing that can be done at this point… is let the flu run its course.
Skylark Meats has issued a recall for its Rock River Cattle Co. Smokey Hibachi Skirt Steaks due to undeclared allergens—specifically soy, wheat, and sesame.