"Raw Milk Linked to Bird Flu Risk, New Studies Show"
TL;DR
Concerns are rising over the safety of raw milk as bird flu infects dairy herds in multiple states, with some farms refusing to test their milk for the virus. Despite federal warnings against consuming raw milk due to potential health risks, it remains widely available. The debate continues between public health officials advocating for pasteurization and raw milk proponents who argue the risks are overstated.
- Raw milk safety and bird flu virus : Shots - Health News NPR
- How Right Wing Commentators Are Pushing Raw Milk Misinformation The New York Times
- New tests confirm milk from flu-infected cows can make other animals sick — and raise questions about flash pasteurization CNN
- Raw milk drinkers may face bird flu risk, new study suggests The Washington Post
- In experiments, mice get ill from raw milk carrying bird flu virus Medical Xpress
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