https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/physicians-group-calls-for-ban-on-raw-milkContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/physicians-group-calls-for-ban-on-raw-milkhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/physicians-group-calls-for-ban-on-raw-milk#u129145Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:11:01 +0000The 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 mattersRaw milk consumption is increasing in the US, with sales climbing 17.6 percent