ST. JOHNS, Mich. (WLNS)—Pasteurization is the process in which certain food items are treated with mild heat to get rid of toxins, harmful bacteria, and helps extend shelf-life on certain items. “The ...

The discovery of bird flu virus particles in the commercial milk supply has reignited public interest in the century-long debate over pasteurizing milk. Sales of raw milk, or milk that has not ...

An outbreak of E. coli O157 in England that affected more than 20 people was caused by a milk pasteurization failure, according to researchers. In November 2019, a number of Shiga toxin-producing E.

As the H5N1 avian flu virus continues to spread in poultry flocks and dairy cattle, consumers may worry about whether the U.S. milk supply is safe to drink. According to the U.S. Food and Drug ...

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India is the largest producer of milk, contributing 24–25% of global production. Milk remains an essential part of the staple Indian diet. From daily consumption to celebrations, milk is India's ...

Alexander Tin is a digital reporter for CBS News based in the Washington, D.C. bureau. He covers federal public health agencies. A "small but detectable quantity" of infectious H5N1 bird flu virus was ...

Researchers found no infectious virus in the sampled pasteurized milk products tested for H5N1. In March 2024, dairy cows in Texas were found to be infected with highly pathogenic avian flu, or H5N1 ...

Raw milk enthusiasts on Reddit are getting mocked online after multiple posts asked whether the drink should be heated to kill bacteria before consumption. Featured Video Critics say the question ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Recent reports that the H5N1 avian flu virus has been found in cow’s milk ...

Boiling is not the same as pasteurization, although they’re similar. Pasteurization in the United States involves heating milk up to about 160°F for the purpose of killing bacteria that could make you ...