Raw milk is unpasteurized dairy straight from the cow, marketed directly to consumers in some states. While proponents claim health benefits, it carries significant foodborne illness risks. In Florida, 21 people fell ill, including six children, after drinking contaminated raw milk. This milk can legally be sold as pet food, despite state restrictions on human sales. Pasteurization, a common safety measure, involves heating milk to kill pathogens and improve safety, contrasting sharply with the potential dangers of raw milk consumption.
Recent reports from the Florida Department of Health indicate that 21 individuals, including six children under ten, were sickened after consuming raw milk contaminated with Campylobacter and STEC.
Pasturization of milk kills harmful bacteria, making pasteurized milk safer for consumption compared to raw milk. The most common method is heating it to 161°F for 15 seconds.
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