Feds raid Amish dairy and threaten action over raw milk sales

[Pom Michael]

So while the milk hunt was on - seems the eggs were getting ugly and now thousands sick from a few bad eggs!

[cavanami]

The egg thing involves many of unhealthy activities, the ones involved having been cited many times before, but...have to keep those Amish in line 5555555555555555

[cavanami]

 

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Raw milk advocates win first round in lawsuit against FDA regulations

 

The raw milk issue is in the public eye thanks to recent prosecutions of people who buy direct from farms … especially through buyer’s clubs where the end consumer is getting the milk at no extra cost from a fellow club member.

 

These prosecutions led to a lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), filed by the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF) and eight other plaintiffs.

 

The lawsuit argues that federal regulations prohibiting the sale of raw milk across state lines are unconstitutional.

 

Last week, federal district court Judge Mark W. Bennett refused to grant a motion by the FDA to dismiss the lawsuit, handing raw milk proponents an initial victory.

 

Safety of milk depends in part on farm practices

 

Raw milk might not be safe if it came from conventional factory farms, where the animals’ diets promote disease, and it can be harder to maintain control over sanitary conditions.

 

Educate yourself on the debate

 

Our sympathies lie with those who want the freedom to choose the best food for themselves and their families … as long as care it taken to protect from pathogens.

 

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So far, we’re pretty well persuaded that raw milk is healthier than pasteurized milk, and that it’s possible to get safe raw milk.

 

Given the complexity and emotionality of the issue, you should research the issue, hear both sides out, and decide!

 

Rather than attempt to summarize a complex issue here, we direct you to a website produced by the Foundation, called Real Milk , which provides ample information … including point-by-point rebuttals of FDA positions and presentations.