The AAP urges parents to entirely avoid unpasteurized products to protect infants and pregnant individuals from dangerous pathogens.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has officially published updated regulatory and nutritional guidance heavily warning that raw dairy poses severe health risks to developing children. Medical officials emphasized that consuming unpasteurized milk products exposes infants, children, and pregnant individuals to life-threatening bacterial pathogens like E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria. The academy strongly reiterates that pasteurization remains the only scientifically proven method to ensure milk safety without depleting vital nutrients.
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