A New Mexico baby has died from a Listeria infection that was likely contracted through raw milk consumed by the mother during pregnancy. State health officials are warning people not to consume any raw dairy products, citing the risk of various pathogens including Listeria and Campylobacter.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that pregnant women, young children, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems are most vulnerable to these infections. Raw milk can contain numerous disease-causing germs, including Listeria, which is a particular danger during pregnancy. In fact, studies have shown that pregnant people are 10 times more likely to develop a Listeria infection than other healthy adults.
This tragic incident highlights the dangers of consuming raw milk and dairy products without proper pasteurization. The FDA has warned against eating raw, unpasteurized milk and milk products due to the risk of listeriosis. Yet, anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has personally endorsed drinking raw milk, despite the risks.
Kennedy's stance on raw milk has sparked controversy, with many experts warning about the dangers of unpasteurized dairy products. The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) warns that babies born with a Listeria infection during pregnancy can suffer lifelong health problems, including intellectual disability, paralysis, seizures, blindness, or problems with the brain, kidneys, or heart.
The FDA has emphasized the importance of pasteurization in preventing these types of infections. Pasteurization is a simple process that involves briefly heating milk to a temperature high enough to kill germs. Without this process, milk and dairy products can contain pathogens like Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious illness.
This tragic case underscores the need for pregnant women and others at risk to take precautions when it comes to consuming raw milk and dairy products. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state health officials are urging caution and advising against consuming any unpasteurized dairy products.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that pregnant women, young children, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems are most vulnerable to these infections. Raw milk can contain numerous disease-causing germs, including Listeria, which is a particular danger during pregnancy. In fact, studies have shown that pregnant people are 10 times more likely to develop a Listeria infection than other healthy adults.
This tragic incident highlights the dangers of consuming raw milk and dairy products without proper pasteurization. The FDA has warned against eating raw, unpasteurized milk and milk products due to the risk of listeriosis. Yet, anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has personally endorsed drinking raw milk, despite the risks.
Kennedy's stance on raw milk has sparked controversy, with many experts warning about the dangers of unpasteurized dairy products. The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) warns that babies born with a Listeria infection during pregnancy can suffer lifelong health problems, including intellectual disability, paralysis, seizures, blindness, or problems with the brain, kidneys, or heart.
The FDA has emphasized the importance of pasteurization in preventing these types of infections. Pasteurization is a simple process that involves briefly heating milk to a temperature high enough to kill germs. Without this process, milk and dairy products can contain pathogens like Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious illness.
This tragic case underscores the need for pregnant women and others at risk to take precautions when it comes to consuming raw milk and dairy products. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state health officials are urging caution and advising against consuming any unpasteurized dairy products.
This is so sad... I mean, what's the point of putting a tiny human life at risk just because some people don't wanna follow rules? 
Like, come on guys, we know pasteurization kills bacteria, it's not that hard to understand. Raw milk isn't like it was 100 years ago when everyone drank it and didn't get sick... times have changed, so let's change our habits too! 
. This is so sad for that poor baby who lost their life... my heart goes out to their family 
. As a student, we learn about the risks of pathogens in dairy products all the time, and it's crazy that some people still put themselves and others at risk by not following proper safety protocols 
. We should really be more careful when it comes to our health, especially when we're vulnerable... it's just common sense 
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