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CBS
February 3, 2012 5:42 PM

Raw Milk Popular In Maryland Despite Being Illegal

WASHINGTON (CBSDC/AP) — The four Maryland residents who became ill
after consuming raw milk have cast a spotlight on the growing popularity the unpasteurized product.

Proponents of raw milk sing its praises despite strong warnings
from public health officials about the potential danger drinking it.
Even presidential candidate Ron Paul has joined the cause of consumers
looking to buy unprocessed “real foods” straight from the farm,
saying government shouldn’t deny them that choice.

Sale of raw milk is prohibited in Maryland, but those seeking its health benefit
make the pilgrimage to Pennsylvania in order to legally purchase it.

An outbreak of campylobacter illness is a reminder of the potential hazards, however.
Raw milk from a dairy in Pennsylvania is now linked to 38 cases in four states,
and the farm has temporarily suspended sales.
Campylobacter can cause diarrhea, cramping, abdominal pain, and fever
and can be life-threatening if it spreads to the bloodstream.