Zapping Pathogens Could Be a Breakthrough For Making Raw Milk Safe | Episode 127

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In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are revisiting a much-discussed topic within the food safety world: raw milk.

Despite its undeniable health benefits, the long list of dangerous pathogens that may be present makes consuming raw milk far too risky. Until now, the only way to make sure milk is safe for consumption has been through pasteurization; however, an emerging advanced UV light technology may change the game.

Tune in to discover what we know so far about the breakthrough that promises to zap pathogens out of raw milk while preserving its beneficial components, which will save lots of lives.

In this episode:

💩 [01:02] No sympathy for a man cold

💩 [06:49] Why you can potentially die if you drink raw milk

💩 [08:58] A possible way to make raw milk safe without pasteurization

💩 [10:58] PSA about contacting Matt and Francine on LinkedIn

💩 [12:14] The new technology and what is FDA-approved so far

💩 [16:41] A macro view of how the process possibly works

💩 [19:53] What will make or break this new technology

💩 [21:31] The importance of agreeing to disagree

💩 [23:08] The potential uses and impact of this treatment process

💩 [25:22] The benefits for raw milk producers and consumers

💩 [27:25] How about some Don't Eat Poop! merch?

Disclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.

Resources from this episode

Check out the Food Safety News article our hosts are talking about, Zapping pathogens could be breakthrough for raw milk.

Catch up with one of the podcast's best episodes on raw milk: Episode 22 | Is It Safe to Drink Raw Milk? Food Safety Specialists Break It Down.

Listen to our previous episode with Roger Hancock: Episode 126 | How the FDA Wants YOU to Fix Food Safety Recalls.

Noteworthy quotes from this episode

"Who doesn't know there's poop in raw milk? There's poop in pasteurized milk. The difference is it's pasteurized, so it's got rid of the pathogens." – Matt Regusci

“They've been advertising [these UV light treatments] in kitchens for equipment and things like that for years. I've always been a bit skeptical [...] because it's only going to sanitize where the light can reach. [...] That wouldn't be the case with this. I mean, it's kind of exciting.” – Francine L Shaw

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