Despite public health concerns, many state legislatures are considering legislation that would make raw milk more accessible. These products address the risks of consuming raw milk and summarize current state legislation on the sales of raw milk. For a brief summary of the issues surrounding raw milk and legislation, read our blog post, Minimizing Raw Milk Risks through State Regulation.
Between 1998 and 2008, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 1,676 illnesses and 2 deaths resulting from raw milk consumption. States fall along a continuum when it comes to raw milk regulation. This fact sheet summarizes the risks of consumption and state regulations of the sale of raw milk.
This 50-state compilation of raw milk regulations and statutes addresses cow sharing, advertising, labeling as well as other aspects of raw milk sale and consumption.
This document provides a listing of links to state statutes on raw milk consumption and sales.
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