Tag: Milkborne illness

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between 1998 and 2018, there were over 200 reported outbreaks linked to drinking raw milk, causing more than 2,600 illnesses. Therefore, the answer to whether we can drink unpasteurized milk without boiling is a definitive no, due to serious health risks associated with harmful pathogens.

According to the CDC, from 1998 through 2018, there were 202 outbreaks of illness linked to raw milk, causing over 2,600 illnesses and numerous hospitalizations. This stark reality is the foundation for understanding how raw milk became illegal for sale in many areas and why it remains a contentious public health issue.

According to the CDC, from 1998 through 2018, there were 202 outbreaks linked to drinking raw milk, causing 2,645 illnesses and 228 hospitalizations. This critical public health data helps answer the question: is it really necessary to pasteurize milk? For the vast majority of consumers, the answer is a resounding yes.