The new fight over raw milk, explained
The debate over raw milk continues as advocates push for its legalization and sale across state lines. While public health agencies support pasteurization for safety, many states are considering bills to ease restrictions on raw milk. The movement has gained traction among food freedom activists and wellness influencers, despite concerns over health risks.
- ▪Public health agencies have mandated pasteurization for nearly a century to reduce foodborne illness risks.
- ▪Sales of raw milk have increased as advocates argue for personal health choices and wellness benefits.
- ▪Currently, 18 states are considering over 40 bills related to raw milk sales and legality.
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PodcastsThe new fight over raw milk, explainedRFK Jr. may have abandoned the issue, but raw milk isn’t going away.by Avishay Artsy and Sean RameswaramMay 30, 2026, 11:00 AM UTCShareGiftRaw milk is displayed for sale at a grocery store in Torrance, California, on November 29, 2024. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty ImagesAlmost a century ago, public health agencies began mandating that milk be pasteurized for human consumption. We’ve been fighting about it ever since.Many, many scientific studies have shown that the process of pasteurization — heating milk to 161° F for 15 seconds and then rapidly cooling it — significantly kills off harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites and reduces the risk of transmitting foodborne illnesses.Those illnesses — including listeria, E.
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