Posted: 03.08.2010

Selling raw milk in Wisconsin would be
legalized under a bill up for a hearing Wednesday in Eau Claire.

The measure would allow dairy farmers to sell raw milk directly
to customers if certain conditions are met. The farmer would have
to have a state-issued permit and post a warning that raw milk does
not provide the protection of pasteurization.

Raw dairy proponents say unpasteurized milk is tastier,
healthier and easier to digest.

Federal and state health officials say uncooked animal products
are inherently dangerous and can carry bacteria capable of causing
illness and death.

Wisconsin law has required since 1957 that milk sold to
consumers be pasteurized.

The bill was sponsored by state Rep. Chris Danou, a Democrat
from Trempealeau.
 

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