The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) assured the public that poultry products, including chicken meat and table eggs, remain safe to eat following the resolution of the Avian Influenza case recently reported in Camarines Sur.
BAI said that as soon as the case was detected, the affected area was placed under quarantine, and depopulation, proper disposal, and disinfection measures were promptly carried out in line with national animal health protocols.
Following the completion of culling and cleaning operations, surveillance conducted within a 1-kilometer radius on May 9, 2025, yielded negative results for Influenza Type A, confirming that the outbreak had been effectively contained.
To safeguard food safety, the Department of Agriculture (DA) strictly prohibits the slaughter, sale, and consumption of sick or suspected animals.
Only animals that have passed veterinary inspection and are certified healthy are allowed into the market.
The DA also reminded the public to purchase meat with a meat inspection certificate and to ensure proper handling and thorough cooking of poultry products.