TESTING FOR RAW MILK STARTS NEXT WEEK IN MINNESOTA

Minnesota will start testing raw cow milk next week for highly pathogenic avian influenza in compliance with USDA regulations.  Since last year, a  total of nine cases of bird flu have been reported in cows across Minnesota.  State health officials remind everyone to avoid drinking raw milk and consuming dairy products made from raw milk.  There is no concern about milk sold in grocery stores as it gets pasteurized.