American Academy of Pediatrics renews call for nationwide ban on raw milk sales
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The AAP has renewed its call to ban raw milk sales, warning that unpasteurized milk poses serious infection risks to children with no added health benefits.
What happened
The American Academy of Pediatrics has renewed its call for a nationwide ban on the sale and distribution of unpasteurized milk and other raw dairy products. The call is in a policy statement the group published earlier this week, as reported by ProPublica.
Affected products
Unpasteurized (raw) milk and other raw dairy products. The source names no brands or batches.
The risk
The academy warns of serious health risks from raw dairy, particularly for children, pregnant people and immunocompromised people. The source says raw milk carries over 100 times the risk of foodborne illness and has no significant proven nutritional benefit over pasteurized milk.
What to do
The academy calls for a nationwide ban on the sale and distribution of raw dairy products. The source gives no personal advice to consumers.
What you can doAI-generated
- ✓Ask your pediatrician whether raw milk poses a specific risk for your child's age and health status.
- ✓Switch to pasteurized milk for your household if you have young children, pregnant people, or anyone with a weakened immune system living under your roof.
- ✓Cut raw dairy products entirely if your child is under five years old, since they face the highest infection risk from unpasteurized milk.
- ✓Talk to family members or friends who buy raw milk about the 100-fold increase in foodborne illness risk the AAP documented, especially if their kids play with yours.
Always consult a healthcare professional for personal medical advice.
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