Unpasteurized Peril: CDC Escalates Raw Milk Warnings Amid Bird Flu Surge
Federal health officials are issuing stark new advisories against the consumption of raw milk as the H5N1 avian influenza virus spreads through dairy cattle herds, creating unprecedented public health risks.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Agriculture Supply
Key points
- The CDC and FDA have issued new, urgent warnings against consuming raw milk due to the detection of H5N1 bird flu in dairy cattle.
- Standard pasteurization has been proven by the FDA to effectively inactivate the H5N1 virus, ensuring the safety of the commercial milk supply.
- The risk of consuming raw milk now includes not only dangerous bacteria but also a highly pathogenic virus with pandemic potential.
- State laws on raw milk are inconsistent, but federal health guidance is universal: avoid raw milk and all products made from it to prevent serious illness.
- The spread of H5N1 in a new mammal host (cattle) presents a significant public health concern that scientists are urgently studying.
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