Claim: H5N1 bird flu eggs grocery stores human

The claim that H5N1 bird flu poses a significant risk from grocery store eggs to humans is mostly false. The FDA and CDC indicate that the likelihood of infected eggs reaching retail is low and that proper cooking eliminates the virus. Experts from ABC News also support this view, emphasizing that normal cooking practices are sufficient to kill the virus. However, some sources, like Salon and the BFR, caution that raw or undercooked eggs from outbreak areas can pose risks, suggesting that there are conditions under which the claim could hold some truth, albeit limited. The models diverge sharply — treat this as higher-uncertainty. Perplexity comes in highest (86%), while OpenAI is lowest (30%). Perplexity expresses higher confidence than Gemini on this claim. While the majority of evidence supports the idea that grocery store eggs are safe when properly cooked, opposing sources highlight the potential risks associated with raw or undercooked eggs, particularly from outbreak areas. This does not fundamentally change the overall verdict, as the consensus among health authorities remains that the risk is low when eggs are cooked properly. However, it does introduce some nuance regarding specific conditions under which the claim could be considered valid.