Raw milk linked to 21 illness cases in Florida

Raw milk linked to 21 illness cases in Florida Health officials cite poor sanitation, warn of severe risks5 August 2025 5 August 2025 1 minute read 1 minute read By: By: Global Ag Media North AmericaThe Florida Department of Health said on Monday that there have been 21 cases of Campylobacter and E. coli infections linked to drinking raw milk in the state, including six children under 10, reported Reuters. The state health department reported seven hospitalizations linked to the consumption of raw milk containing disease-causing bacteria from a particular farm in Northeast/Central Florida. In Florida, raw milk is sold only for non-human consumption as pet or animal food, which limits sanitary regulation efforts. Containers must be clearly labeled that the raw milk is for animal consumption only. Federal health officials have warned against consuming raw milk due to the bird flu outbreak in the United States.