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TOI Lifestyle Desk | etimes.in

RFK Jr is a raw milk supporter: Is it safe to drink? What experts say

Robert F Kennedy Jr who is all set to become US Secretary of Health and Human Services and intends to transform America's healthcare system recently shared his wish list for the FDA, which among many things includes promotion of raw milk. RFK Jr is a proponent of raw milk and himself claims to consume it. However raw milk isn't without its health hazards as without pasteurization, it can put people at risk of many foodborne illnesses. Around 30 states allow sale of raw milk, however, FDA regulates its sale across state lines.

Raw milk is also risky at this moment amid the bird flu outbreak in dairy cows. The CDC has warned against consuming raw milk as it can raise the risk of getting bird flu.

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