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Raw Milk: Wellness Culture vs. Food Safety

Raw milk is having a powerful comeback in wellness culture, fueled by nostalgia, social media, and claims of being more “natural,” despite decades of clear safety evidence. So what does the science say—and how risky is it, actually?

by Hayley Philip February 5, 2026 | 7 MIN READ

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Raw Milk: Wellness Culture vs. Food Safety

Raw milk is having a powerful comeback in wellness culture, fueled by nostalgia, social media, and claims of being more “natural,” despite decades of clear safety evidence. So what does the science say—and how risky is it, actually?

Hayley Philip February 5, 2026 | 7 MIN READ

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