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Physicians’ group calls for ban on raw milk – as it’s becoming increasingly popular in the US

The Guardian Society Health · 11 October 2026 at 13:00

Physicians’ group calls for ban on raw milk – as it’s becoming increasingly popular in the US

As raw milk industry experiences record growth, experts say it might contain pathogens that can sicken people As raw milk becomes increasingly popular among Americans, there have been several recent disease outbreaks tied to the product, alarming public health officials.

Last week, the American Academy of Pediatrics called for a ban on sales of unpasteurized milk in the United States.

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Physicians’ group calls for ban on raw milk – as it’s becoming increasingly popular in the US

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