Idaho Raw Milk Outbreak: Nearly 60 Sickened
It’s quite concerning to hear that nearly 60 individuals in Idaho have fallen ill over the past two weeks, and the common thread appears to be the consumption of raw milk. Officials are currently investigating the situation, trying to pinpoint the exact source and how these outbreaks are occurring.
The question of “how” these people got sick seems, to many, to be rather straightforward. When you consume milk that hasn’t undergone pasteurization, you’re essentially bypassing a crucial step designed to eliminate harmful bacteria and pathogens. This process, which has been understood for well over a century, is specifically in place to make milk safer for consumption.… Continue reading