Policy statement highlights infection risks of raw milk in pregnancy, children

A policy statement reports that unpasteurized milk and milk products remain legally sold in at least 27 US states and continue to be a source of infections from pathogens including Listeria, Campylobacter, Salmonella, Brucella, and E. coli O157. The statement notes these infections can cause life-threatening illness and fetal miscarriage, particularly among pregnant people, infants, and young children, and states that pasteurization greatly reduces this risk without sacrificing health benefits attributed to raw milk.

Most relevant for: Pregnant people, infants, and young children, including those considered immunocompromised, who may consume unpasteurized milk or milk products.

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