Summary
California health officials detected bird flu (H5N1) in a sample of raw milk from Raw Farm, prompting a recall.
While no illnesses have been linked to the milk, consumers are urged to avoid it. Pasteurized milk remains safe, as the process eliminates pathogens, including bird flu.
The FDA has long warned about raw milk risks, such as Salmonella and E. coli.
Despite the dangers, figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s pick for Health Secretary, continue to advocate for raw milk consumption.
Never have I seen raw milk in grocery stores for sale, this is something you have to go direct to farmers for as far as I know. Every supermarket I go to only has pasteurized milk.
Edit: while I’ve never seen raw milk at chain grocery stores, it seems in some areas raw milk is indeed sold at retail locations. I wouldn’t be surprised if it varied by state or municipality.
It is illegal to sell raw milk in my state.