Pediatricians renew call to ban raw milk as anti-science rhetoric reigns
Summary
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has renewed its call to ban raw milk because it can carry dangerous germs that harm children’s health. This comes as some public figures promote misinformation about vaccines and raw milk, causing public health concerns and increasing illness outbreaks.Key Facts
- Raw milk is milk that has not been heated to kill harmful germs, a process called pasteurization.
- Pasteurization has greatly reduced infant deaths and illnesses since the early 1900s.
- At least 27 U.S. states now allow the sale of raw milk, despite federal restrictions.
- Outbreaks of illness from raw milk have increased in the past 20 years, with many children affected.
- A 17-month-old girl in California nearly died from an infection caused by drinking raw goat milk.
- The girl developed serious kidney damage and will need ongoing medical care.
- Her mother was unaware of the risks and later warned others but was blocked from some social media groups.
- The AAP urges a nationwide ban on selling unpasteurized milk to protect vulnerable groups like babies and pregnant people.
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