Is Raw Milk Worth the Risk?

The consumption of raw dairy is a contentious issue: Science battles myths, social media may trump reliable internet sources, and food safety shakes hands with politics. Given the “buy local” trend, the general distrust of technology and food processing, and the misinformation posted on websites and blogs, some consumers now believe raw milk is better than pasteurized milk—even in the face of testimonials about serious, life-threatening illnesses in young victims whose parents …