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Physicians' group calls for ban on raw milk as sales surge in US

The American Academy of Pediatrics made the call after several recent disease outbreaks linked to raw milk, which the industry says is experiencing record growth despite the safety concerns.

On air: Hank Ledger, Gloria Vance and Chip Darnell on Meet the Pressure
Published 9:01 AM ET, Sunday, October 11, 2026

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First reported by The Guardian: “Physicians’ group calls for ban on raw milk – as it’s becoming increasingly popular in the US”.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 9:01 AM ET on Meet the Pressure, by Hank Ledger, Gloria Vance and Chip Darnell.
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The GuardianPhysicians’ group calls for ban on raw milk – as it’s becoming increasingly popular in the US

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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorLast week the American Academy of Pediatrics called for a ban on selling unpasteurized milk in the United States.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorDoctors say raw milk can carry pathogens that sicken people.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd here's the twist, folks. The raw milk industry is having record growth.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAmericans are buying more of it, even as several recent outbreaks have alarmed public health officials.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorRecord growth. During outbreaks.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorPopularity is not a safety record, Chip. I have seen very popular things end badly.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTaken as a compliment, Gloria. Mostly the popular part.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOf course you did. Our guests will be asked about this, and I expect a lot of talk about cows.

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