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health1 month ago•35 min saved

Raw Milk War: A California Dairy, Outbreaks, and the Regulatory Tug-of-War

ProPublica investigates Raw Farm, the nation’s largest raw-milk dairy, whose unpasteurized milk and cheeses have been tied to more than 230 illnesses across eight outbreaks since 2006, with dozens of hospitalizations. Regulators have repeatedly sanctioned the operation, but enforcement has waxed and waned amid recalls, lawsuits and political shifts, including changes at the Health and Human Services leadership that slowed action. The piece follows affected families, the farm’s controversial practices (including diverting tainted milk into cheese) and Mark McAfee’s defiant stance as raw-milk advocates push for broader access, highlighting the clash between public health safeguards and consumer choice.

via CNN|

#fdadoj #food-safety #health

health3 months ago•13 min saved

Nine ill in E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk and cheese, FDA investigating

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.

via AP News|

#ecoli #food-safety #health

health4 months ago•180 min saved

Raw-milk cheddar linked to E. coli outbreak sickens 7 across 3 states

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.

via CNN|

#cheddar-cheese #ecoli #fda

health5 months ago•4 min saved

New Mexico newborn death renews warning on raw milk safety

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.

via BBC|

#health #listeria #neonatal

health5 months ago•12 min saved

Newborn death prompts warning against raw milk

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.

via AP News|

#food-safety #health #newborn

health5 months ago•15 min saved

New Mexico Infant Death Prompts Warnings on Raw Milk and Listeria

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.

via Gizmodo|

#foodborne-illness #health #listeria

health5 months ago•3 min saved

New Mexico Urges Caution on Raw Milk After Infant Dies From Listeria

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.

via CBS News|

#health #listeria #newborn

health5 months ago•3 min saved

Newborn's Listeria death prompts warning on raw milk

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.

via Ars Technica|

#food-safety #health #listeria

health5 months ago•3 min saved

New Mexico cautions against raw milk after newborn’s fatal listeria case

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.

via NBC News|

#health #listeria #newborn

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Debunking 5 Common Dairy Myths

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.

via The New York Times|

#dairy-health-benefits #dairy-myths #health

health11 months ago•5 min saved

Florida mother sues dairy farm over miscarriage linked to raw milk

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.

via CBS News|

#campylobacter #e-coli #florida

health11 months ago•3 min saved

Florida warns of raw milk risks after 21 illnesses from bacteria outbreak

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.

via CNN|

#campylobacter #e-coli #florida

health11 months ago•3 min saved

Florida Warns of E. coli Risks from Raw Milk Amid Outbreak

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.

via The Daily Beast|

#e-coli #florida #food-safety

health11 months ago•2 min saved

Raw Milk Outbreak in Florida Sickens 21, Including Children

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.

via Chicago Tribune|

#campylobacter #e-coli #florida

health11 months ago•2 min saved

Florida warns of health risks after 21 infections from raw milk

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.

via NBC News|

#florida #food-safety #health