date:May 22, 2015
Since the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) has reported more than 160 cases involving three deadly strains of avian flu (bird flu) since December, consumers are expressing concerns about avian flu in regards to food safety, reports The NPD Group, a global information company. More than 50% of U.S. consumers say they have some level of concern about avian flu, according to NPDs Food Safety Monitor, which has continually tracked consumer awareness and concern about food safety issues and eating in