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Florida Raw Milk Outbreak: 21 Infections, 7 Hospitalized

8/5/2025

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A troubling outbreak in Florida has led to 21 infections tied to raw milk, affecting six children under 10. Seven people were hospitalized, with two facing severe complications. The source? A farm in Northeast/Central Florida, where poor sanitation practices raise alarms. In Florida, raw milk is only permitted for non-human consumption, leaving regulatory gaps.

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Story summary

A troubling outbreak in Florida has led to 21 infections tied to raw milk, affecting six children under 10. Seven people were hospitalized, with two facing severe complications. The source? A farm in Northeast/Central Florida, where poor sanitation practices raise alarms. In Florida, raw milk is only permitted for non-human consumption, leaving regulatory gaps.