EU: No evidence bird flu can be transmitted through food

There is no evidence so far that the deadly form of bird flu can be transmitted to humans through food consumption, the EU food agency said today, quashing speculation that it might issue warnings that raw eggs and uncooked chicken should be avoided.

Italian news reports said today that the European Food Safety Authority, based in the Italian city of Parma, would alert consumers shortly about possible bird flu risks connected to eating certain foods.