Raw (Untreated) Milk

Each year, people become ill from drinking raw milk and eating foods made from raw dairy products. Unlike most of the milk, cheese, and dairy products sold in the United States, raw milk and raw dairy products have not been heat treated or pasteurized to kill germs

• CDC: Raw Milk and Cheeses 
  Germs in these products cause thousands of illnesses. Illnesses can be dangerous, pasteurization is key to making dairy products safe.
   
• FDA: The Dangers of Raw Milk: Unpasteurized Milk Can Pose a Serious Health Risk
  Following an outbreak in the state of Washington, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning the public against drinking raw milk because it may contain harmful bacteria that can cause life-threatening illnesses. Raw milk is not treated or pasteurized to remove disease-causing bacteria. US FDA, 2005.