Raw Milk Consumption Rises Despite Bird Flu Concerns

Social media trends and mistrust of government fuel demand for unpasteurized dairy products, despite health warnings.

Sales of raw milk have increased by up to 65% following the bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows.
Health officials warn that raw milk can carry harmful bacteria and viruses, including H5N1 bird flu.
A Texas dairy worker contracted bird flu, marking the first known cow-to-human transmission of the virus.
Experts emphasize that pasteurization effectively kills the bird flu virus, making pasteurized milk safe to drink.
Social media influencers and some well-known figures continue to promote raw milk, challenging scientific consensus.