Public health officials are urging consumers to carefully consider the risks of drinking raw milk following a recent outbreak of illnesses in southeastern Tennessee linked to its consumption. Health officials encourage consumers to understand the potential health risks and to make informed choices before drinking raw milk or raw milk products.
Understanding Pasteurization
Raw milk or raw milk products have not undergone pasteurization, a process that heats milk (or other foods and beverages) to a specific temperature for a set amount of time to kill harmful germs…