Overview

• 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.