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Milk, continued…
evident all around you: fecal contaminants, food) may pose the greatest risk of all due to lack
infections of the udder (mastitis), bacteria on the of inspection and regulatory oversight. It is our
udders, insects, rodents and other animals, position that raw milk for human consumption
disease, cross-contamination from humans – and jeopardizes Georgia’s dairy industry while
many, many others. Bacteria in raw milk can lead endangering the consumer.
to illness and disease such as Listeriosis, typhoid
fever, tuberculosis, diphtheria and brucellosis. Instead, consider processors who minimally
Symptoms range from diarrhea to vomiting, process milk using vat pasteurization without
kidney failure to paralysis, chronic health homogenization (this ensures safety while
disorders and even death. The young, the elderly, maintaining what many consider a more natural
pregnant women and people with weakened taste). Consumers should always read the label
immune systems are most at risk for infection if when purchasing dairy products to confirm
they drink raw, contaminated milk. pasteurization, and only purchase dairy products
from approved sources.
The only defined method to eliminating
bacteria in milk is pasteurization, which heats Follow the Georgia Department of Agriculture Food
milk to temperatures high enough to annihilate Safety Division on Twitter and Instagram
risky bacteria. Raw milk supporters say the @GDAFoodSafety for food safety tips, recalls, and
process also destroys the “good” bacteria and agriculture news and updates.
digestive enzymes. Advocates also list benefits
such as better nutritional value, reduced
susceptibility to asthma and allergies, prevention
of heart disease and cancer, getting “back to Jessica Badour or Angie Corder
nature” and having freedom of choice. Georgia Department of Agriculture
19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Atlanta, GA 30034
While many products in today’s marketplace (404) 656-3627
can pose a potential risk to consumers, raw milk
(purchased illegally or under the pretense of pet
GEHA on Facebook!
“Like” the GEHA Facebook Page, or
“Join” the GEHA Members Group through your
Facebook profile.
Enjoy the convenience of connecting with your
friends and colleagues. Share your favorite
Environmental Health photos, videos, and other
The Georgia Department of Agriculture, along with the Departments of
Transportation and Economics, initiated an Agritourism Program in the
state of Georgia. Agritourism road signs provide tourists unique
opportunities to enjoy Georgia’s resources and companies as they
travel the roads. For more information, go to:
http://georgiagrown.com/activities/agri-tourism
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evident all around you: fecal contaminants, food) may pose the greatest risk of all due to lack
infections of the udder (mastitis), bacteria on the of inspection and regulatory oversight. It is our
udders, insects, rodents and other animals, position that raw milk for human consumption
disease, cross-contamination from humans – and jeopardizes Georgia’s dairy industry while
many, many others. Bacteria in raw milk can lead endangering the consumer.
to illness and disease such as Listeriosis, typhoid
fever, tuberculosis, diphtheria and brucellosis. Instead, consider processors who minimally
Symptoms range from diarrhea to vomiting, process milk using vat pasteurization without
kidney failure to paralysis, chronic health homogenization (this ensures safety while
disorders and even death. The young, the elderly, maintaining what many consider a more natural
pregnant women and people with weakened taste). Consumers should always read the label
immune systems are most at risk for infection if when purchasing dairy products to confirm
they drink raw, contaminated milk. pasteurization, and only purchase dairy products
from approved sources.
The only defined method to eliminating
bacteria in milk is pasteurization, which heats Follow the Georgia Department of Agriculture Food
milk to temperatures high enough to annihilate Safety Division on Twitter and Instagram
risky bacteria. Raw milk supporters say the @GDAFoodSafety for food safety tips, recalls, and
process also destroys the “good” bacteria and agriculture news and updates.
digestive enzymes. Advocates also list benefits
such as better nutritional value, reduced
susceptibility to asthma and allergies, prevention
of heart disease and cancer, getting “back to Jessica Badour or Angie Corder
nature” and having freedom of choice. Georgia Department of Agriculture
19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Atlanta, GA 30034
While many products in today’s marketplace (404) 656-3627
can pose a potential risk to consumers, raw milk
(purchased illegally or under the pretense of pet
GEHA on Facebook!
“Like” the GEHA Facebook Page, or
“Join” the GEHA Members Group through your
Facebook profile.
Enjoy the convenience of connecting with your
friends and colleagues. Share your favorite
Environmental Health photos, videos, and other
The Georgia Department of Agriculture, along with the Departments of
Transportation and Economics, initiated an Agritourism Program in the
state of Georgia. Agritourism road signs provide tourists unique
opportunities to enjoy Georgia’s resources and companies as they
travel the roads. For more information, go to:
http://georgiagrown.com/activities/agri-tourism
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