Raw Farm recalls raw milk after bird flu detected in sample

Fresno County dairy Raw Farm has recalled its raw milk after bird flu was detected in a retail sample. Consumers are advised to return the product to stores. Testing of raw milk will increase nationwide due to the ongoing bird flu outbreak among cattle. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will now require dairy farms to provide raw milk samples for testing. While pasteurized milk has shown harmless traces of the virus, raw milk can contain live bird flu. No human cases have been linked to raw milk, but risks remain. Raw milk has not been pasteurized, which can allow dangerous bacteria and viruses to thrive. The FDA warns against its consumption due to potential contamination. Experts emphasize that the risks of drinking raw milk outweigh any perceived benefits.