Resources
CDC Raw Milk Updates for the Public Health Community
As part of its public health mission, CDC provides updates to state and local epidemiologists, and public health veterinarians about the ongoing health hazards of consuming raw milk.
This letter contains CDC's updated statistics and resources the public health community can use:
Consumers and Educators
CDC Health Education Materials
- Trying to Decide about Raw Milk?
- Questions and Answers About Raw Milk
- CDC Feature: Raw (Unpasteurized) Milk
- Formatted Article: Got Raw Milk? Don't Drink It! [PDF -1 page]
- Listen to "Got Milk? [PODCAST – 5:28 minutes]" to learn about the risks associated with drinking raw (unpasteurized) milk.
- Raw or Nonpasteurized Products Can Make You Sick [PODCAST – 9:08 minutes]
FDA Health Education Materials
- Consumer Information About Milk Safety
- Questions and Answers: Raw Milk
- The Dangers of Raw Milk: Unpasteurized Milk Can Pose a Serious Health Risk (English and Spanish)
- Video – Food Safety for Moms-to-Be (English and Spanish)
- Community Educator's Guide on Preventing Listeriosis in Pregnant Hispanic Women in the U.S. (English and Spanish)
- While You're Pregnant – Listeria (English and Spanish)
Select State Materials
- Arizona Department of Health Services
- Colorado State University Extension
- Delaware Health and Social Services
- Michigan State University Extension
- Minnesota Department of Health
- University of Georgia
Additional Materials
Health Care Providers
- Medscape Commentary: Got Milk? Don't Get Raw Milk! A Cautionary Tale. CDC expert Dr. Rob Tauxe discusses the dangers of raw milk.
- American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases. Appendix VIII. Prevention of Disease From Potentially Contaminated Food Products. Red Book. 2009: 857-859. [Subscription Required]
- American Medical Association Position Statement (Page 144) [PDF - 609 pages]
- The Raw Milk Conundrum: The Interplay of Science, Policy, and Free Choice [PDF - 2 pages]
Select Raw Milk Articles
Position Statements and Policies
- Page last reviewed: June 15, 2015
- Page last updated: June 15, 2015
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