#Rawmilk

A major outbreak linked to raw milk underscores the dangers of unpasteurized dairy for families in Thailand. In a July report, public health officials described a cluster of Salmonella infections tied to a California dairy. More than 160 people, including many young children, fell ill after consuming raw milk products, prompting a cross-agency response and renewed reminders about dairy safety.

The outbreak spanned September 2023 to March 2024. It began with nine California cases and grew to 171 cases overall, including 67 children under five and 40 aged five to twelve. About 70 percent of those affected were children and teens, with 22 hospitalizations. There were no fatalities, but the event ranks among the largest raw-dairy-related outbreaks in recent US history. Data from public health authorities highlight both the scale and the vulnerability of young patients in such incidents.

A new report has detailed one of the most significant raw milk-related disease outbreaks in recent United States history, after over 160 people—most of them young children—fell ill due to Salmonella infections linked to raw milk products from a single California dairy farm. The incident, chronicled in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) on July 24, has renewed calls for consumer caution and public health awareness around unpasteurized dairy, with important lessons for Thai readers as interest in “fresh” and natural foods continues to rise both globally and domestically.

A new Consumer Reports review helps Thai readers cut through hype around controversial health foods. The analysis emphasizes evidence-based choices in an era of social-media-driven dietary claims, offering families practical guidance amid rising online wellness trends in Thailand.

Nutrition trends captivate many Thais, including urban professionals and younger generations. Experts warn against single-narrative claims that foods are “100% good” or “toxic.” A senior editor from Consumer Reports stresses the need for nuance and context when evaluating diet information.

As the internet continues to overflow with conflicting nutrition advice, a recent review from Consumer Reports is helping Thai readers and global consumers cut through the hype, especially when it comes to controversial health foods. The publication’s examination underscores the importance of evidence-based choices in an era where social media often shapes dietary beliefs—raising pressing questions for families in Thailand who are increasingly exposed to sensational health claims online. (WMUR)

A viral wellness trend promoting raw, unpasteurized milk has surged online, drawing warnings from medical experts and public health officials. Influencers on platforms like TikTok and Instagram tout supposed benefits, while health professionals stress significant risks from consuming unpasteurized dairy. This social-media-driven movement reaches urban Thai audiences quickly, challenging long-standing food-safety wisdom and affecting local readers.

Interest in raw milk isn’t new, but its rapid spread on social media adds a modern twist. Advocates claim unpasteurized milk preserves enzymes and nutrients harmed by pasteurization and may aid digestion. Messages tied to primal living and natural health draw millions of views, appealing especially to younger wellness followers who question mainstream food processing. However, these narratives often lack robust science and overlook documented dangers.

A viral “wellness” trend—drinking raw, unpasteurized milk—has swept through online communities, raising alarm among medical experts and public health officials worldwide. As influencers tout raw milk’s supposed health benefits on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, healthcare professionals urgently warn of serious risks associated with consuming unpasteurized dairy. This surge in interest, driven largely by social media wellness influencers, is confronting long-standing public health wisdom and challenging how consumers in Thailand, and elsewhere, assess food safety.

A new online wellness craze—drinking unpasteurized raw milk—has spread far beyond its origins, reaching Thai social media and everyday conversations. Medical professionals warn that the supposed benefits are unproven and that raw milk can cause serious, sometimes life-threatening infections, especially for children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. Public health experts emphasize that pasteurization is a proven safeguard against dangerous pathogens, and there is no medical justification to forgo it.

The trend gained momentum in Western circles early last year as influencers framed raw milk as a natural, “back-to-nature” choice. International coverage and celebrity endorsements have helped fuel interest in several countries, including Thailand, where online communities discuss the practice. Thai health authorities urge caution, noting that the perceived “natural” appeal should not override safety considerations.

The Internet’s latest viral wellness obsession—drinking unpasteurized “raw” milk—has fueled a surge in demand worldwide, including on Thai social media platforms, but medical professionals are raising urgent concerns over its serious health risks. With raw milk advocates touting purported nutritional and immunity benefits, global health authorities and food safety experts warn that these claims are not only unproven but mask very real dangers—pathogenic infections, foodborne illness outbreaks, and even life-threatening complications, especially for children and the elderly (BuzzFeed; Wikipedia - Raw milk).