Flu virus can remain infectious in refrigerated raw milk, new study finds

A Stanford University study reveals that the flu virus can remain infectious in refrigerated raw milk for up to five days. This highlights the hidden dangers of non-pasteurized dairy, which some consider a natural alternative to pasteurized milk. Amid a bird flu outbreak, raw milk is being tested for the virus in dairy cattle. The FDA reports that over 14 million Americans consume raw milk annually.

What did the study from Stanford University find about the flu virus in refrigerated raw milk?

How long can the flu virus remain infectious in refrigerated raw milk?

What are the hidden dangers associated with non-pasteurized dairy according to the findings?

What is currently being tested for bird flu amid an outbreak in dairy cattle?

What is the annual consumption of raw milk among Americans according to the FDA?