Newcastle Disease in the Azores. Is it safe to consume poultry meat? And eggs?
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Newcastle Disease in the Azores. Is it safe to consume poultry meat? And eggs?

SAPO Notícias1 September 2026 at 23:50

Newcastle Disease has been spreading in the Azores and affects wild birds. This viral disease is commonly found in domestic birds and can present respiratory, neurological, and gastrointestinal symptoms.

So far, there are no records of the disease in agricultural farms in the Azores. The situation remains limited to wild birds, with no confirmed cases in commercial poultry productions.

The article raises questions about the safety of consuming poultry meat and eggs in the context of this situation. However, the article does not provide definitive answers to these questions, functioning mainly as an informative piece that raises these concerns to the public.

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