So how many turkeys are dead at their other farm?
Hungary import link' to bird flu
The bird flu outbreak at a Bernard Matthews' farm in Suffolk may be linked to imports from the firm's plant in Hungary, the government has said.
The pathogenic H5N1 strain was found on a Hungarian geese farm in January.
Deputy Chief Vet Fred Landeg said a possible route of infection was from imported "poultry product".
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said preliminary scientific tests showed the two viruses "may well be identical".
"Defra, the Food Standards Agency and the Health Protection Agency are investigating the possibility of a link between the Hungarian outbreaks, poultry meat from Hungary and the introduction of disease in the farm in Suffolk," it added.
The risk to human health remains negligible and properly cooked poultry is safe to eat, it said.
Imports suspended
Tens of thousands of turkeys have been culled at the Bernard Matthews farm at Holton, about 27km south-west of Lowestoft as a precaution.
The company also has a division in Sarvar, Hungary.
Defra said Bernard Matthews was temporarily suspending the movement of poultry products between the two outlets until the investigation is complete.
In a statement, Bernard Matthews said it continues to work closely with Defra in its investigation.
"We are cooperating fully and as a precautionary measure we have volunteered to cease any movements to and from Hungary," it said.
"We want to reassure consumers that Bernard Matthews products are perfectly safe to eat."
Hungary import link' to bird flu
The bird flu outbreak at a Bernard Matthews' farm in Suffolk may be linked to imports from the firm's plant in Hungary, the government has said.
The pathogenic H5N1 strain was found on a Hungarian geese farm in January.
Deputy Chief Vet Fred Landeg said a possible route of infection was from imported "poultry product".
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said preliminary scientific tests showed the two viruses "may well be identical".
"Defra, the Food Standards Agency and the Health Protection Agency are investigating the possibility of a link between the Hungarian outbreaks, poultry meat from Hungary and the introduction of disease in the farm in Suffolk," it added.
The risk to human health remains negligible and properly cooked poultry is safe to eat, it said.
Imports suspended
Tens of thousands of turkeys have been culled at the Bernard Matthews farm at Holton, about 27km south-west of Lowestoft as a precaution.
The company also has a division in Sarvar, Hungary.
Defra said Bernard Matthews was temporarily suspending the movement of poultry products between the two outlets until the investigation is complete.
In a statement, Bernard Matthews said it continues to work closely with Defra in its investigation.
"We are cooperating fully and as a precautionary measure we have volunteered to cease any movements to and from Hungary," it said.
"We want to reassure consumers that Bernard Matthews products are perfectly safe to eat."
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