Raw Milk Benefits
The raw milk movement gained momentum from the Weston A. Price Foundation’s 2000 campaign claiming it cured allergies without clinical evidence. Mark McAfee’s Raw Milk Institute boosted sales, which rose 20% by 2015. CDC data shows raw milk caused 81% of U.S. dairy-related disease outbreaks between 2007-2012, including dangerous Listeria infections. Pasteurization kills harmful bacteria while preserving most nutrients. The romance of “traditional” foods drives continued demand despite clear safety risks.