Consumer News Drinking Raw Milk Can Come With Serious Health Risks

Idaho reports spike in illnesses linked to raw milk; multiple children sick, two hospitalized

State health officials are warning Idahoans about the risks of drinking raw, unpasteurized milk after a recent rise in serious infections — including cases involving young children. Read More

Health risks of consuming unboiled raw milk often underestimated

Raw milk (untreated milk) enjoys a certain popularity, but poses health risks. To avoid food poisoning, it should be boiled before drinking. But how well is raw milk actually known among the ... Read More

BfR Consumer Monitor: Not many people are concerned about raw milk

Raw milk (untreated milk) enjoys a certain popularity, but poses health risks. To avoid food poisoning, it should be boiled before drinking. But how well is raw milk actually known among the ... Read More

Massive Illinois salmonella outbreak 40 years ago highlights risks of raw milk as nation debates unpasteurized dairy

Influencer content promoting the consumption of raw milk has grown prolific online, even as outbreaks of foodborne illnesses linked to unpasteurized dairy have recently sickened consumers across the ... Read More

DHW links Raw Milk to rise in E. coli and Campylobacter cases in Idaho

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is investigating a significant and recent surge in illnesses linked to the consumption of raw, unpasteurized milk. Since August 1, 2025, DHW has received ... Read More

Florida surgeon general says raw milk has health benefits. Experts say he's wrong

Florida officials support the right of individuals to consume raw milk despite state law prohibiting its sale for human consumption. Raw milk consumption, linked to recent hospitalizations in Florida, ... Read More

Health officials investigate illness spike involving raw milk consumption in Idaho

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has launched an investigation into a rise in illnesses linked to raw milk consumption. Read More

Illinois Department of Public Health investigates outbreak linked to raw milk

At least 11 people in Illinois have become ill after consuming raw milk from the same source. The Illinois Department of Public Health has identified the illnesses as Campylobacter infections. Health ... Read More

Ohio lawmakers want to legalize raw milk, but debate over benefits and safety is heated

Raw milk could be legal to sell in Ohio under proposed new legislation, but whether the milk is safe or beneficial is a matter of heated debate. Raw milk, or milk that has not been pasteurized, has ... Read More