Bird flu: Some Americans continue to seek out raw milk despite the risks

The Real Appeal of Raw Milk Not even bird flu can stop some Americans’ thirst for unpasteurized dairy. Yasmin Tayag The Atlantic

Across the country, the thirst for an illicit beverage is growing. Raw milk can’t be sold legally for human consumption in many states, but some 11 million Americans drink it anyway as wellness influencers, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., extol its benefits. They do so despite a well-established risk of disease and death: E. coli, salmonella, and listeria have all been found in unpasteurized milk. ...