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Raw milk is milk from cows, sheep, or goats that has not been pasteurized to kill harmful bacteria. This raw, unpasteurized milk can carry dangerous bacteria such as *Salmonella*, *E. coli*, and *Listeria*, which are responsible for causing numerous foodborne illnesses.

Decades ago, pasteurization of milk was adopted as a basic public health measure to kill dangerous bacteria. This measure largely eliminated the risk of getting sick from one of the most important staples of the American diet.

This page contains links to content about both pasteurized and raw milk from across the Food section of FDA.gov. There are links for videos, news, consumer information, guidance documents, and other industry information.



Consumer Materials

Food Safety and Raw Milk
	The Dangers of Raw Milk: Unpasteurized Milk Can Pose a Serious Health Risk
	Questions & Answers: Raw Milk
	Raw Milk Misconceptions and the Danger of Raw Milk ConsumptionNews and Events

FDA Is Taking a New Look at Criteria for Raw Milk Cheese
	FDA and CDC Remind Consumers of the Dangers of Drinking Raw MilkGuidance and Regulations

Regulatory Actions by FDA Relating to Raw Milk and Raw Milk Products
	Guidance for Industry: Dairy Farms, Bulk Milk Transporters, Bulk Milk Transfer Stations and Fluid Milk Processors: Food Security Preventive Measures GuidanceResources from Other Sites

Food Safety and Raw Milk (CDC)
	Raw (Unpasteurized) Milk (FoodSafety.gov)
	Majority of Dairy-Related Disease Outbreaks Linked to Raw Milk (CDC)

                                                                                  Content current as of:
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                        CFSAN Education Resource Library
          Industry and Consumer Assistance from CFSAN
          Infographics on Nutrition and Food Safety Topics
          Infant Formula
          Seafood
          Raw Milk


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          Consumers
          Food Industry
          Health Educators
          Healthcare Professionals
          Students & Teachers
 
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