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There is no doubt that potential risk exists.
Raw milk may be contaminated with brucella, listeria, salmonella, e. coli, or campylobacter.
So why do some people choose to consume high-risk foods such as raw milk, raw oysters, raw fish (sushi), raw beef (steak tartare,) raw egg, raw fruits and vegetables, etc.?
The answer is—flavor!
Those willing to accept the risk should be permitted to consume whatever THEY choose!
There is no doubt that potential risk exists.
Raw milk may be contaminated with brucella, listeria, salmonella, e. coli, or campylobacter.
So why do some people choose to consume high-risk foods such as raw milk, raw oysters, raw fish (sushi), raw beef (steak tartare,) raw egg, etc.?
The answer is—flavor!
Those willing to accept the risk should be permitted to consume whatever THEY choose!
There is no doubt that potential risk exists.
Raw milk may be contaminated with brucella, listeria, salmonella, e. coli, or campylobacter.
So why do some people choose to consume high-risk foods such as raw milk, raw oysters, raw fish (sushi), raw beef (steak tartare,) raw egg, etc.?
The answer is—flavor!
Those willing to accept the risks should be permitted to consume whatever THEY choose!
There is no doubt that potential risk exists.
Raw milk may be contaminated with brucella, listeria, salmonella, e. coli, or campylobacter.
So why do some people choose to consume high-risk foods such as raw milk, raw oysters, raw fish (sushi), raw beef (steak tartare,) etc.?
The answer is—flavor!
Those willing to accept the risks should be permitted to consume whatever THEY choose!
