Bird Flu Contamination Triggers California Raw Milk Recall

The California Department of Public Health has issued a warning and voluntary recall for a specific lot of raw milk from Raw Farm, LLC, after bird flu was detected in a sample. Consumers are advised not to consume the affected product, and retailers have been instructed to remove it from shelves. While no illnesses have been reported, the incident highlights the risks associated with raw milk, which is not pasteurized and can carry harmful pathogens. Pasteurized milk remains safe to drink, as the process kills bacteria and viruses, including bird flu.