Tag: Raw colostrum

Studies have linked outbreaks of foodborne illness, including *E. coli* and *Salmonella*, to the consumption of raw dairy products, a risk that extends to unpasteurized colostrum. Is raw colostrum good for you, or do the serious safety concerns and potential benefits not add up?

According to a study on bovine colostrum, up to 16.9% of raw colostrum samples tested had bacterial counts exceeding 1 million colony-forming units per milliliter, indicating a high level of contamination. This raises serious questions about the safety of consuming raw colostrum directly from animals due to the risk of dangerous foodborne pathogens.