Raw Milk Recall Issued After Bird Flu Detection

The avian influenza virus (H5N1) has been detected in a raw milk sample from Raw Farm LLC in Fresno, California, prompting a voluntary recall of one lot of their cream top, whole raw milk. Although no illnesses have been reported, health officials are concerned about the potential risks associated with raw milk consumption, especially given the company's history of contamination issues. Raw Farm has a track record of selling tainted products leading to multiple illnesses over the years. Experts warn that the lack of pasteurization in raw milk poses significant public health risks, as pasteurization effectively eliminates harmful pathogens, including H5N1. Meanwhile, the virus has been spreading among cattle herds in the state, raising further concerns about its impact on dairy products. Advocates for raw milk, like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., argue for its health benefits, despite the risks highlighted by health officials.