Controversial Raw Milk CEO Eyes FDA Role Amid Recall and Bird Flu Concerns
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Raw Farm, a raw milk brand favored by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is facing a recall in California due to bird flu contamination. The recall coincides with the potential appointment of Raw Farm's CEO, Mark McAfee, to a role in the Trump administration as a raw milk adviser. The California Department of Public Health has issued the recall after several batches tested positive for H5N1, raising concerns about the safety of raw milk. Kennedy's advocacy for raw milk, despite its health risks, is controversial as he is considered for a role in the Department of Health and Human Services.
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- California raw milk producer says RFK Jr. has encouraged him to apply for FDA position Los Angeles Times
- Updates on the bird flu outbreak, now linked to raw milk products in California ABC News
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