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Raw Milk Poses 150x Outbreak Risk, Warns NC Official

6/5/2025

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North Carolina's Secretary of Agriculture, Steve Troxler, raises an urgent alarm about the dangers of raw milk, particularly for children. He emphasizes that pasteurization is crucial in eliminating harmful pathogens, as raw milk poses a staggering 150 times greater risk of outbreaks. Troxler calls for legislative action to safeguard public health, especially for the most vulnerable.

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North Carolina's Secretary of Agriculture, Steve Troxler, raises an urgent alarm about the dangers of raw milk, particularly for children. He emphasizes that pasteurization is crucial in eliminating harmful pathogens, as raw milk poses a staggering 150 times greater risk of outbreaks. Troxler calls for legislative action to safeguard public health, especially for the most vulnerable.