Pediatricians group calls for nationwide ban on raw milk sales

The American Academy of Pediatrics called for a ban on the sale of unpasteurized milk across the United States last week, the Guardian reported. Public health officials are growing concerned as recent disease outbreaks have been linked to raw milk consumption. [1]

The raw milk industry is experiencing record growth as the product becomes increasingly popular among Americans. According to the Guardian, medical experts warned that unpasteurized milk can carry dangerous pathogens that cause illness in consumers. [1]

Doctors attribute the rise in raw milk consumption to social media influencers who promote its unverified health benefits, as well as a general distrust of government regulators. The Guardian noted that United States Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. also promoted the product until recently. [1]

Food groups are used in nutrition guides to categorize items with similar nutritional properties or biological classifications for educational purposes. Educational systems use these categorizations to help guide public dietary choices. [2]