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

Why Drinking Raw Milk Can Be Dangerous for Your Health

Drinking raw milk is not safe. It can contain disease-causing pathogens that cause food poisoning, and lead to serious health risks. 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

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

Is raw milk safe? Can I buy raw milk in Indiana?

Raw milk consumption has risen due to claims of health benefits, despite established risks of bacterial contamination. Raw milk can cause illnesses ranging from mild digestive issues to severe ... 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

Consumption of raw milk believed to be tied to outbreak in Illinois

11 Illinoisans got sick, and an Illinois agency says the sickness may be connected to raw milk consumption. The Illinois Department of Public Health has identified 11 recent cases of Campylobacter ... 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

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

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

Bird flu detected in second lot of raw milk sold in California, health officials say

California health officials have issued a warning against drinking a second lot of raw milk due to the bird flu virus. 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