Physicians’ group calls for ban on raw milk

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   American Academy of Pediatrics Calls for Nationwide Raw Milk Ban

   The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued a revised policy statement calling for a nationwide ban on the sale and distribution of unpasteurized milk and raw dairy products. The group cites a rise in disease outbreaks and the presence of H5N1 in raw milk samples as primary drivers for the request. Pediatricians are being urged to lobby local politicians and public health officials for more restrictions, warning that raw milk poses serious infection risks without providing added health benefits.

   Why it matters

   Raw milk consumption is increasing in the US, with sales climbing 17.6 percent. This trend is driven by social media influencers, a lack of trust in government regulators, and previous promotions by US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.

   What is confirmed

   • The American Academy of Pediatrics has called for a nationwide ban on the sale and distribution of raw milk and raw dairy products.
   • Raw milk is becoming increasingly popular in the United States.
   • Public health officials and the FDA state there is no evidence that raw milk cures allergies, boosts immunity, or reduces lactose issues.
   • Bacteria in raw milk can cause severe foodborne illnesses leading to hospitalization or death.
   • The AAP based its recommended ban on a multiplicity of data regarding health risks.

   Still unconfirmed

   • A California infant became severely ill after E. coli infection from raw goat's milk.

   What to watch next

   • Legislative actions by local or federal politicians regarding raw dairy sales bans.
   • Confirmation of human H5N1 cases linked to raw milk consumption.
   • Official responses from raw milk producer associations regarding the AAP policy statement.
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