In late November 2024, California regulators recalled two batches of raw, unpasteurized milk from a Fresno dairy farm after bird flu virus was detected in the milk. The dairy subsequently recalled all of its raw milk and cream products from stores due to possible bird flu contamination.
Despite health experts' warning that raw milk could contain high levels of the avian flu virus, along with many other pathogens, raw milk sales are up in the U.S.
As an extension food scientist in a state where raw milk sales are legal, I provide technical support to help processors produce high-quality, safe dairy foods. I also help people understand the confusing world of pasteurization methods.
Dairy products, like many foods, have inherent risks that can cause a variety of illnesses and even death. Milk is picked up from the farm in tanker trucks and delivered to the processing plant, offering numerous opportunities for contamination.
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