I was not aware eating contaminated birds is safe. I remember reading some early accounts of people who died in Indonesia or Tiland after eating contaminated birds. Do you suppose they slaughtered and dressed the birds themselves? I remember reading on the Surveillence Thread about some of the people afflicted with AF had slaughtered infected birds.
I'd like to track down the information you referenced regarding the preparation of infected birds.
The Most Important point to make right now is There is absolutely NO EVIDENCE OF BIRD FLU in our domestic poultry flocks at this time.
I'm going to purchase my bird this weekend to be on the safe side, but honestly, I've been following this issue since last spring, and I feel secure feeding my family a domestic bird grown indoors. That's what I'll be feeding my Grandchildren (the most prized possession in my life)
Consumers: Food Safety Guidance
There is no evidence that any human cases of avian influenza have been acquired by eating poultry products. Influenza viruses such as H5N2, H7N2, and H5N1 are destroyed by adequate heat, as are other foodborne pathogens. Consumers are reminded to follow proper food preparation and handling practices, including:
Cook all poultry and poultry products (including eggs) thoroughly before eating. (This means that chicken should be cooked until it reaches a temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit, throughout each piece of chicken.)
Raw poultry always should be handled hygienically because it can be associated with many infections, including salmonella. Therefore, all utensils and surfaces (including hands) that come in contact with raw poultry should be cleaned carefully with water and soap immediately afterwards. The World Health Organization has developed food safety guidance for the current situation in Asia . This is available at http://www.who.int/foodsafety/micro/avian/en/ .
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/professional/possible-exposure.htm