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Nine people have fallen ill in a U.S. E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk and unpasteurized cheeses, with federal investigators tracing the source and warning consumers about unpasteurized dairy products.
Seven people in California, Florida and Texas have fallen ill with E. coli after consuming cheddar cheese made from raw milk; the cheese from California-based Raw Farm is considered the likely outbreak source, though no Raw Farm products have tested positive. Illnesses occurred from September 2025 to mid-February 2026, with more than half of cases in children age 3 or younger and two hospitalizations. The FDA has urged Raw Farm to remove its raw-cheese products from sale, but the company declined recall, and the CDC says consumers should consider not eating the products. Genetic analysis shows closely related E. coli strains among patients, and investigators continue to identify the contamination source and any additional linked products.
Health experts warn against unpasteurized milk after a newborn in New Mexico died from a likely listeria infection contracted during the mother’s pregnancy; they stress pasteurization to kill pathogens and caution that raw milk can harbor dangerous bacteria despite claimed benefits, as influencers and some political movements promote its use. The incident comes as a related retailer, Ballerina Farm, paused raw milk sales after health violations were found.
Health officials are warning the public against consuming raw (unpasteurized) milk after a newborn’s death, citing serious infection risks to infants from pathogens that can be present in unpasteurized dairy. The guidance emphasizes pasteurized milk as the safer option and notes that investigators are looking into the case.
A newborn in New Mexico died from a Listeria infection likely linked to the mother drinking raw milk during pregnancy, prompting health officials to urge pregnant people to avoid raw dairy and rely on pasteurized products to reduce risk of serious illness and death.
New Mexico's Department of Health warns residents not to drink raw or unpasteurized dairy after the death of a newborn believed to be linked to listeria contracted from the mother’s consumption of unpasteurized milk during pregnancy; officials advocate pasteurized dairy to reduce risk.
A newborn in New Mexico died from a Listeria infection, likely linked to the mother’s consumption of raw (unpasteurized) milk during pregnancy. Officials warn raw dairy can harbor pathogens dangerous to pregnant people and newborns, with Listeria potentially causing miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm birth, or fatal infection. A definitive link wasn’t proven, but authorities urge avoiding raw milk and emphasize pasteurization; the piece also notes advocacy for raw milk by wellness and anti-vaccine figures.
New Mexico health officials warn that consuming unpasteurized milk during pregnancy can transmit listeria to newborns, following a newborn’s death linked to maternal raw-milk consumption; pasteurized milk is advised to prevent such illnesses.
A survey of nutrition experts reveals common misconceptions about dairy, including beliefs about raw milk, lactose intolerance, and the health benefits of low-fat dairy, highlighting the need for better public understanding of dairy's nutritional role.
A Florida woman is suing a dairy farm after her unborn child died and she became severely ill from bacteria-contaminated raw milk purchased from the farm, which is legally sold as pet food in the state despite health risks and illegal for human consumption. The case highlights ongoing concerns about raw milk safety and regulatory issues.
Nearly two dozen people in Florida have fallen ill after consuming tainted raw milk from an unnamed farm, with some hospitalized due to infections like Campylobacter and E. coli, highlighting the health risks associated with raw milk consumption despite regulatory loopholes and ongoing outbreaks.
Over 20 people in Florida have fallen ill from consuming raw milk linked to a farm with questionable sanitation practices, highlighting the health risks of raw milk despite its popularity among certain influencers and policymakers. The Florida Department of Health issued an alert but stopped short of advising complete avoidance, emphasizing informed decision-making.
Twenty-one people, including six children, in Florida have fallen ill with E. coli or campylobacter infections after consuming raw milk from an unidentified farm, with some hospitalized and experiencing severe complications. Despite health warnings, raw milk remains popular, but it poses significant health risks due to dangerous bacteria, especially for vulnerable groups. Florida bans the sale of raw milk for human consumption, but some retailers circumvent regulations by labeling it for pets or animals.
Florida health officials warn about the dangers of raw milk after 21 people, including children, become sick from bacteria linked to a farm, highlighting the risks of consuming unpasteurized milk and the importance of proper sanitation practices.
Florida health officials warn about the dangers of drinking raw, unpasteurized milk after 21 people, including children, fell ill with bacteria linked to a farm's raw milk, highlighting the health risks despite the raw milk movement and legal ambiguities in the state.