Raw Milk May Do More Harm Than Good

Amy M Quinton — June 29, 2020 - 10:00am

Raw or unpasteurized cows’ milk from U.S. retail stores can hold a huge amount of antimicrobial-resistant genes if left at room temperature, according to a new study from researchers at the University of California, Davis. The study also found bacteria that harbored antimicrobial-resistant genes can transfer them to other bacteria, potentially spreading resistance if consumed. The study was published in the journal Microbiome.

Milk Truck Microbial Study Aims to Improve Dairy Food Safety and Quality

Patricia Bailey — August 23, 2016 - 9:51am

Raw milk shipments delivered by tanker trucks to dairy processing facilities carry diverse populations of microbes that are important to the shelf life, sensory qualities and safety of dairy foods.

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Raw Milk May Do More Harm Than Good

Milk Truck Microbial Study Aims to Improve Dairy Food Safety and Quality