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North Carolina's Raw Milk Debate: Health Risks Alarm Authorities

6/2/2025

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In North Carolina, the debate over raw milk sales is heating up as health risks come to light. With raw milk being 150 times more likely to cause outbreaks than pasteurized milk, the FDA and CDC are sounding the alarm, particularly for children. Urgent calls for legislation aim to safeguard public health from these dangers.

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In North Carolina, the debate over raw milk sales is heating up as health risks come to light. With raw milk being 150 times more likely to cause outbreaks than pasteurized milk, the FDA and CDC are sounding the alarm, particularly for children. Urgent calls for legislation aim to safeguard public health from these dangers.