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Public Health Perspectives on Raw Milk Consumption
Experts such as Dr. Richard Webby, an infectious disease specialist, have asserted that while humans may exhibit some resistance to bird flu, the risks associated with consuming raw milk are still significant. The process of pasteurization—heating milk to eliminate pathogens like E. coli—is widely acknowledged by scientists as essential for ensuring food safety. Critics argue that the growing trend of promoting raw milk as a cure-all for various ailments is both misleading and potentially harmful.