Is raw milk safe to drink? Experts warn against Indians aping Western trend

Health By Chetana Belagere Dec 19, 2024 Read the article

The West need not be always right. Aping the West may have adverse effects on health, experts said as more Indians started embracing the trend of consuming raw, unpasteurised milk.

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Popularised by US influencers, a section of the urban population in India, too, is gulping down raw milk, oblivious to the consequences.

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“Raw, unpasteurized milk can carry dangerous bacteria such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria, which are responsible for causing numerous foodborne illnesses,” the USFDA said.

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Indian doctors subscribed to the FDA view. “It is foolish to drink raw milk because it may contain several bacteria, some of which can cause serious diseases,” warned Dr Rajeev Jayadevan.

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Proponents of raw milk consumption claim that pasteurisation destroys beneficial nutrients and enzymes, making raw milk a “healthier” option.

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However, studies showed that pasteurisation has minimal impact on milk’s nutritional value.

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Experts warned that blindly following trends originating in different contexts could lead to serious health consequences.

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They suggested sticking to pasteurised milk, which offers the same nutritional benefits without the risk of bacterial infections.

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