Tag: State food laws

According to US Federal Regulation 21 CFR § 1240.61, it is illegal for any person to cause raw milk in final package form to be delivered into interstate commerce for direct human consumption. The intricate web of federal and state laws, however, means the full answer to the question, "Can raw milk be shipped across state lines?" is not so simple.

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, the interstate sale of raw cheese is permitted in all 50 states, provided it has been aged for a minimum of 60 days. However, the laws surrounding the sale of raw *milk* vary significantly by state. This guide clarifies the federal rule and explains in what states is raw cheese legal for consumers.