It’s safe to drink pasteurized milk but people run a high risk if they drink raw milk” — Linda Pinfold, agricultural commissioner for Stanislaus County.

Public health officials on Monday reported the first case of bird flu in a person in Stanislaus County this year. The individual, who officials said had contact with infected dairy cattle, experienced mild symptoms and was treated with antivirals.

Stanislaus County reports a rare human case of bird flu; the patient had mild symptoms and was treated with antivirals.