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PETA Stunt Fans Bird Flu Fears
Members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) say they will lie naked in flower-decorated coffins outside the Department of Agriculture in Washington to "remind consumers that an addiction to poultry could lead to a bird-flu pandemic." Protesters will raise a banner reading, "Bird Flu Kills: Go Vegetarian," and they plan to hand out "emergency vegetarian starter kits." PETA quoted the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as saying that bird flu can be caught by eating undercooked meat or eggs. But the CDC also notes that poultry products can be safely eaten, "provided these items are properly cooked and properly handled during food preparation." According to the CDC, the bird flu virus is sensitive to heat, which means that "normal temperatures used for cooking" will kill the virus.
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