{"id":130288,"date":"2024-11-26T13:37:51","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T06:37:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=130288"},"modified":"2024-11-26T13:37:51","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T06:37:51","slug":"avian-flu-bringing-more-attention-to-risk-of-raw-milk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=130288","title":{"rendered":"Avian flu bringing more attention to risk of raw milk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>So far, there have been no reports of illness <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercurynews.com\/2024\/08\/30\/bird-flu-spreads-to-californias-dairy-cows\/\">associated with the bird flu virus<\/a> that was identified this weekend in a retail sample of raw milk from a Fresno-based dairy.<\/p>\n<p>But the dairy behind the bird flu detection, <a href=\"https:\/\/rawfarmusa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Raw Farm LLC,<\/a>\u00a0 is the same company that has previously sold contaminated products, causing many illnesses over the past two decades.<\/p>\n<p>In February, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ecoli\/outbreaks\/raw-milk-cheese-2-24.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">11 people were sickened after eating Raw Farm\u2019s cheddar cheese<\/a>, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Of these, five required hospitalization.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, state authorities issued three recalls of its products. The bacteria <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdfa.ca.gov\/exec\/Public_Affairs\/Press_Releases\/Archive\/pr.html?id=23-069\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Campylobacter was found in milk<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdfa.ca.gov\/exec\/Public_Affairs\/Press_Releases\/Archive\/pr.html?id=23-127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salmonella was found in cheese<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/marlerclark.com\/raw-farm-llc-link-in-19-california-salmonella-cases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">milk and heavy cream<\/a>. Between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdfa.ca.gov\/exec\/Public_Affairs\/Press_Releases\/Archive\/pr.html?id=12-018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2012<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdph.ca.gov\/Programs\/CEH\/DFDCS\/CDPH%20Document%20Library\/FDB\/FoodSafetyProgram\/EnvInvReports\/SignOff_OPDC%20FinalReport101116_Redacted.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2023<\/a>, at least 35 people were sickened after eating its raw products, also prompting recalls, CDC and U.S. Food and Drug Administration data shows.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI almost killed my son when I made the decision to give him raw milk,\u201d \u00a0said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/food-safety\/communication-resources\/mary-mcgonigle-martin-video.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mary McGonigle-Martin<\/a> of Murrieta, whose son Christopher almost died in 2006 from hemolytic uremic syndrome from E. coli bacteria after drinking raw milk that she said was purchased from the farm, previously known as Organic Pastures.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe recovered from renal failure, congestive heart failure, a collapsed lung, acute pancreatitis, high blood pressure and seizures,\u201d said McGonigle-Martin, who now serves as board chair of the nonprofit <a href=\"https:\/\/stopfoodborneillness.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stop Foodborne Illness.<\/a> \u201cWhen I made the choice to give my son raw milk, I didn\u2019t know something so horrific could happen to him.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A Raw Farms spokesperson did not immediately return a request for comment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercurynews.com\/2024\/11\/19\/alameda-county-detects-bird-flu-in-child-with-mild-symptoms\/\">Bird flu represents a new potential threat<\/a> in raw milk, which has not been pasteurized, a process that kills germs with high heat. Experts worry that advocacy by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump\u2019s pick to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, could increase exposure to the virus.<\/p>\n<p>More than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercurynews.com\/2024\/10\/04\/whats-next-for-avian-flu-genetic-tests-of-california-farmworkers-could-reveal-viral-evolution\/\">400 cattle herds are now positive for the virus<\/a>, which represents 40% of the state\u2019s dairy industry.<\/p>\n<p>In the U.S. 53 people have been infected by avian flu. Of these, 21 were exposed by poultry, 31 from dairy cows and one from unknown sources. In California, nearly all of the state\u2019s 29 human cases are linked to dairy farms.<\/p>\n<p>Santa Clara County health officials identified the avian virus in one sample of raw whole milk purchased at a retail outlet, which they have not named, on Nov. 21, according to statements from both the state and the county. The county contacted stores on Friday and recommended they pull the raw milk from sale.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Raw Farms issued a voluntary recall of the raw milk with a lot ID of #20241109 with a \u201cbest by\u201d date of Nov. 27, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Food scientists warn that other dangerous microbes, not just avian flu, are proven to lurk in milk that has not been pasteurized, a process that kills germs with high heat.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe risk of potentially getting an infection from a pathogen that comes from raw milk is significantly higher than than you would get from pasteurized milk,\u201d said <a href=\"https:\/\/foodscience.ucdavis.edu\/people\/david-mills#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David A. Mills, a professor in the Department of Food Science &amp; Technology at UC Davis.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We asked food scientists questions about raw milk, pasteurization and the growing avian flu problem.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong> Can I catch avian flu from raw milk?<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> So far, there have been no human cases resulting from raw milk consumption. But in April, barn cats in Texas died after drinking raw milk from an infected dairy cow. The cats showed symptoms like depression, stiff body movements and blindness.\u00a0 Lab studies have shown similar results.<\/p>\n<p>A study conducted in mice, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMc2405495\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported in the May issue of the New England Journal of Medicine,<\/a> concluded that the virus in \u201cuntreated milk can infect susceptible animals that consume it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong> How do microbes get into the milk?<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Even healthy dairy cattle may contaminate milk with dangerous bacteria like E. coli.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not just because udders are near the rectum, said Mills.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you\u2019re on a farm and you have a lot of livestock, then there\u2019s a little bit more feces around than in most places,\u201d said Mills. \u201cTransfers are going to happen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>After milk is collected, small numbers of bacteria can multiply and grow.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q<\/strong>: Why does pasteurization make milk safe?<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Pasteurization kills bacteria by using heat to change the shape of the organism\u2019s enzymes and cell structure.<\/p>\n<p>The exact temperature and time depends on the approach. Milk may be heated to at least 145 degrees for at least 30 minutes, or 161 degrees for 15 seconds. in a large tank. Pasteurization can extend the shelf life of food for several days or weeks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong> Is raw milk legal in California?<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> About 20 states prohibit the sale of raw milk, but it may be legally sold in California if a dairy farm in California meets specific requirements for sanitation and licensing, according to the state\u2019s Department of Public Health. Animals must be tested for specific diseases, including brucellosis and tuberculosis.<\/p>\n<p>However, these requirements cannot guarantee that a dairy farm will produce raw milk dairy products that are free from harmful germs, said t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdph.ca.gov\/Programs\/CID\/DCDC\/Pages\/RawMilkandRawDairyProducts.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">he California Department of Public Health<\/a>. That is why farms that produce and sell raw milk must include a warning label on all raw milk dairy products.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong> Isn\u2019t raw milk supposed to be healthy?<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong>There is no difference in the nutritional value between raw milk and pasteurized milk, according to CDPH.<\/p>\n<p>Raw milk is not the same as organic milk or milk that comes from grass-fed animals. Raw milk can still contain harmful bacteria and other germs.<\/p>\n<p>Raw milk also cannot give you \u201cgood bacteria,\u201d sometimes called \u201cprobiotics.\u201d Probiotics can be found in pasteurized dairy products such as yogurt or kefir, which are safer to eat than raw milk, said CDPH.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"related left\"\/>\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong> What is dangerous about raw milk?<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Unpasteurized milk, consumed by only 3.2% of the population, and cheese, consumed by only 1.6% of the population, caused 96% of illnesses caused by contaminated dairy products, a 2017 study found.<\/p>\n<p>In the United States, outbreaks associated with unpasteurized dairy products cause, on average, 760 illnesses and 22 hospitalizations a year, mostly from germs such as Campylobacter and Salmonella, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/food-safety\/media\/pdfs\/raw-milk-infographic2-508c.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">according to the CDC.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The greatest risks come from these bacteria:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Campylobacter: This pathogen can cause reactive arthritis and Guillain-Barre Syndrome, which leads to paralysis.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Salmonella: This pathogen can cause a blood infection, irritable-bowel syndrome and reactive arthritis. Antibiotic resistance makes Salmonella difficult to treat.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Ecoli. 0157:H7: This pathogen can lead to Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), the most common cause of kidney failure in children. Some children eventually will need a kidney transplant. Children suffering HUS can also lose part or all of their colon, suffer pancreatitis, seizures and strokes. Seizures and strokes can lead to permanent neurological damage.<\/p>\n<p>People at greatest risk of serious illness are children under age 5, adults over 65, pregnant people, and people with weakened immune systems. In general, the majority of victims are children.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, raw milk can hold a huge amount of antimicrobial-resistant genes if left at room temperature, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucdavis.edu\/food\/news\/raw-milk-may-do-more-harm-good\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a study by UC Davis researchers.<\/a>\u00a0 Bacteria with antimicrobial-resistant genes, if passed to a pathogen, have the potential to become \u201csuperbugs,\u201d so that pharmaceuticals to treat infection or disease no longer work.<\/p>\n<p>Originally Published: <time datetime=\"2024-11-25 16:39:55\">November 25, 2024 at 4:39 PM PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercurynews.com\/2024\/11\/25\/raw-milk-avian-flu\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So far, there have been no reports of illness associated with the bird flu virus that was identified this weekend in a retail sample of raw milk from a Fresno-based &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=130288\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-130288","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-health","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130288","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=130288"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130288\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=130288"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=130288"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=130288"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}