Science blog posts

Mammary glands produce no lactase. Here’s where the myth comes from, what actually does appear in bottled raw milk (and why), and what the science says about the widespread reports of people who say raw milk solved their dairy intolerance.

Multiple large European studies have linked raw milk consumption in childhood to lower rates of asthma and allergies. This article reviews what the research found.

Updated per-consumer raw milk illness data using Lando et al. 2022 (FDA) and Koski et al. 2022 (CDC). The consumer base is larger than prior estimates, putting the per-consumer illness rate at approximately 1 in 15,000 per year.

The “840 times more illness” statistic measures outbreak-reported illness per billion servings across four pathogens and not the per-consumer risk most people are asking about.

Harvard’s long-term cohort studies found a persistent link between ice cream consumption and lower diabetes and CVD risk. Here’s what the data actually shows.

Practical comparison of Charm Sciences peel plates and Neogen Petrifilm for on-farm raw milk testing with full materials lists, supplier links, and cost breakdowns from working dairies.

Answers to the most common questions about raw milk recalls — what triggers them, what to do if your milk is recalled, how long they take, and what they actually say about food safety.

A raw milk recall means the food safety system is working. Learn how recalls unfold step by step – from initial detection to resuming operations – in states where raw milk retail sales are legal.

The Benedictine nun, PhD microbiologist, and raw milk cheesemaker whose landmark barrel experiment protected artisan cheese.

A 2025 peer-reviewed study found mycotoxins in 100% of oat, soy, and almond milk samples tested. See the data and how dairy milk compares on fungal toxin exposure.

The FDA recently removed its warning page listing raw camel milk alongside industrial bleach as an autism treatment to avoid. Here’s what clinical research actually shows.

As manufacturers add synthetic compounds to mimic breast milk, they’re creating fragmented supply chains with new contamination risks.

25-year neurology study shows high-fat dairy reduces all-cause dementia and Alzheimer’s risk

Lebanon’s first RAWMI-Listed dairy is achieving raw milk safety standards with the latest technology.

A law that will phase out ultraprocessed foods from school lunches was just signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom.

10,000 years ago bread got a massive upgrade.

Negative effect of caffeine on calcium absorption is small enough to be fully offset by as little as 1-2 tablespoons of milk.

Dairies in Minnesota are placed on ‘Unaffected’ status.

There’s a first-responder class in your city.

Study from Newcastle University.

Mistakes were made and we’re currently in the “finding out” portion of this historical event.

Same old song and dance.

PubMed links to studies researching milk intake and increased height among children.

Aurochs, predecessor of the cow, were significantly larger than modern bulls.

Find out how the safety performance of raw milk farmers compares to farmers who produce other foods (free graph)

Six workers succumb to asphyxiation on a big dairy which produces raw milk for pasteurization.

New lab food that seeks to replace butter and palm oil, without GMOs.

Local milk pasteurizer sells out to big milk processor, raw milk intended for pasteurization gets dumped and interrupts wastewater processing.

Largest outbreak on record related to retail raw milk for human consumption and the numbers are underwhelming.

UV treatment might be the next milk pasteurization.

Milk produced for pasteurization might be the biggest man-made threat vector for circulating bird flu in the environment.

Milk pathogen testing continues despite the feds replacing approx 3500 stable jobs with contractors.

Overview of cow breeds on a timeline of when they were first introduced.

Governor Newsom declares a state of emergency targeting the increase in human cases of HPAI, or Bird Flu.

Federal tracking of HPAI/ Bird Flu has expanded from animal samples to milk samples in the USA.

Woman tragically develops lactose intolerance, then regains her ability to consume dairy by slamming skim milk.

Raw milk testing will increase from quarterly to monthly in the Netherlands.

A study from Poland finds A2 raw milk resists chemical changes when subjected to pasteurization, compared to A1 milk, yet none of this matters when the milk is raw.

Louis Pasteur developed the principles behind milk pasteurization, not the methods of industrial gatekeeping or germophobia.

Boar’s Head factory linked to an 18 state listeria outbreak, likely due to Trump era deregulation to boost big food producers.

Raw milk deaths are exceedingly rare, but it’s not impossible. Let’s take a look at some cases where raw milk might have contributed to someone’s death.

Separating what The FDA is actually doing with various media hype machines pushing their own agendas.

Invasive bird species are bullying cows for their feed, here’s what farmers and researchers are doing about it.

Raw milk is not exceptionally dangerous compared to other commonly consumed foods. Let’s look at some data.

All three human cases of Avian Influenza (H5N1) were cases of employees working for large-scale factory farms.

Old misinformation, recently published by a high-ranking medical busker on the platform currently known as X.

Avian Flu is back, or at least it was for a moment. The discourse, however, is eternal.

See raw goat milk samples from two goats get tested on the farm. See how the process works and how the results are interpreted.

The Raw Milk Institute published a video showing how raw milk can be tested for bacterial counts before it leaves the farm.

Dutch scientists are ahead of the United States in terms of raw milk science. Here are some resources sent in by a friend in the Netherlands.

Mark McAfee, founder of the Raw Milk Institute, shares his takeaways after attending IMGC Symposium 2022.

Drug developers hope to concentrate the benefits of raw milk, while regulators block access for you.

The Raw Milk Institute provides training for raw milk dairy farmers to help keep their facilities clean and produce clean milk.

Alleged lactose intolerance doesn’t stop Mongolians from enjoying over 20 different dairy-based foods. Article by Harvard Magazine.

Nine states in the USA have more cows than people, let’s take a look at the numbers.

Like many domesticated animals, the cows of today descend from a wild breed. Let’s take a look at the ancient aurochs, the original wild cow.

Chart showing the hydrating effectiveness of a variety of drinks. They tested water, soda, orange juice, coffee, lager, something called “oral rehydration solution,” a few other liquids, and milk won out.

Of course, these numbers don’t include humans who drink plant based milks or those who trust the government for health and dietary advice. We’re counting a strict use of the term ‘sheep’ in this article.

Let’s get to know some of the enzymes that are found in unpasteurized raw milk. These are the nutritional enzymes that lose most if not all of their nutritional value during pasteurization.

Here’s a list of “vegan athletes” who have abandoned the vegan diet, gotten injured, have left their sport soon after, or were never actually vegan in the first place.

Before you commit to a raw milk dairy, know what to look for. Here’s the RAWMI checklist for vetting farms covering herd health, cleanliness, chilling process, and more.