What to know about the potential health risks of drinking raw milk
Summary
Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurized to kill harmful germs. In the U.S. this year, more than 80 people have gotten sick from drinking raw milk. Health experts warn about these risks and explain why pasteurization is important.Key Facts
- Raw milk means milk that has not gone through pasteurization, a process that kills dangerous bacteria.
- Over 80 illnesses related to drinking raw milk have been reported in the U.S. this year.
- Some social media influencers are encouraging people to drink raw milk.
- Health experts, including doctors, warn that raw milk can cause serious infections.
- Pasteurization helps make milk safe by killing harmful germs without changing the milk’s taste much.
- Drinking raw milk increases the risk of illnesses like bacteria infections and food poisoning.
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