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California Warns of Bird Flu in Raw Milk Sample from Raw Farm. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a warning after bird flu was found in a retail sample of raw milk from Raw Farm, LLC, ABC News reports. Raw Farm has voluntarily recalled cream top, whole raw milk from lot No. 20241109 with a “best by” date of Nov. 27. Refunds are available at purchase locations. Retailers have been instructed to remove affected products from shelves to protect consumers. CDPH emphasized that pasteurized milk remains safe to drink, as the heating process eliminates harmful pathogens, including bird flu. While no bird flu cases have been linked to raw milk, health officials reiterated raw milk's long-established risks, including exposure to bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli. The FDA warns that raw milk can carry dangerous germs causing foodborne illnesses, emphasizing that pasteurization eliminates these threats. Proponents like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have criticized the FDA’s stance on raw milk. RFK Jr., recently tapped to lead Health and Human Services under President-elect Trump, called the FDA’s measures a “war on health.” The contaminated raw milk sample was discovered during routine testing by the Santa Clara Public Health Laboratory and verified by the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory. The California Department of Food and Agriculture conducted onsite tests at Raw Farm facilities, which were negative for bird flu, and will continue monitoring raw milk banks twice weekly. As of Sunday evening, no illnesses have been reported related to the contaminated raw milk, but officials urge consumers to heed the recall for safety.
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