A New Mexico newborn has died from a listeria infection that health officials believe was contracted through the mother's consumption of unpasteurized milk during pregnancy.
This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with raw, unfiltered dairy products. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have consistently warned pregnant women about the risks of consuming such products, citing the higher likelihood of severe illness and infection.
Listeria monocytogenes bacteria is notorious for being present in unpasteurized milk, posing a significant threat to vulnerable populations, including pregnant individuals, young children, and those with weakened immune systems.
The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) has cautioned that even if the mother is only mildly ill, listeriosis can lead to serious complications in newborns, such as intellectual disability, paralysis, seizures, blindness, or problems with the brain, kidneys, or heart.
This tragic event highlights the need for stricter regulations on raw milk sales and consumption. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s endorsement of drinking raw milk has sparked controversy and raised concerns about public health safety.
As a result of this unfortunate incident, the New Mexico Department of Health urged consumers to avoid consuming unpasteurized dairy products altogether, emphasizing that even mild illness can lead to severe complications in pregnant women.
This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with raw, unfiltered dairy products. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have consistently warned pregnant women about the risks of consuming such products, citing the higher likelihood of severe illness and infection.
Listeria monocytogenes bacteria is notorious for being present in unpasteurized milk, posing a significant threat to vulnerable populations, including pregnant individuals, young children, and those with weakened immune systems.
The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) has cautioned that even if the mother is only mildly ill, listeriosis can lead to serious complications in newborns, such as intellectual disability, paralysis, seizures, blindness, or problems with the brain, kidneys, or heart.
This tragic event highlights the need for stricter regulations on raw milk sales and consumption. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s endorsement of drinking raw milk has sparked controversy and raised concerns about public health safety.
As a result of this unfortunate incident, the New Mexico Department of Health urged consumers to avoid consuming unpasteurized dairy products altogether, emphasizing that even mild illness can lead to severe complications in pregnant women.
. I mean, come on! You're carrying around a tiny human in your belly and you want to risk giving them a bacteria infection? Not worth it, fam 
. And what's with the health secretary guy promoting raw milk like it's some kind of superfood? Newsflash: it's not 
. The CDC has been saying this for ages, but I guess someone needs to wake up the whole country 
. Anyway, kudos to the new mom who just lost her baby - RIP little one 
. Let's all take a lesson from this and stick to pasteurized milk, okay? 
Just heard about that newborn passing away from listeria infection and it's heartbreaking 
. I mean, who wants their little one to go through all that? And it's just so avoidable too... those unpasteurized milks are like a ticking time bomb for vulnerable folks. Pregnant women, especially, need to be super careful about what they drink 
. It's crazy how some people still think drinking raw milk is no big deal 
I'm so sad to hear about the little one who passed away 
. I mean, I get that some of the health benefits are real, but let's be real, they just don't outweigh the risks 
. We need stricter regulations on raw milk sales ASAP so this kind of thing doesn't happen again 
. It's just not worth the risk to our babies 
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... Like, why did they just start warning about raw milk all of a sudden? And what's with the timing of this whole thing? I mean, I know people are gonna freak out over the listeria thing, but let's not forget, there was that one time when Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was like "Hey, drinking raw milk is good for you!" 
... And now we're seeing all these pregnant women getting sick? Coincidence? I don't think so 
... We need to dig deeper into this one, folks 
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or at least do ur research, dont wanna be that person who gets sick cuz of some dude's milk 
btw, why cant we just have stricter reg on raw milk sales already?! 
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. And let's be real, the CDC and ACOG have been warning about this stuff for years, so it's time for some serious action 
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. It's time for change, and it starts with better regulation of raw milk sales 
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. It's all about being aware of the potential dangers and taking precautions 
. Maybe now, though, there'll be more pressure on our politicians to enforce stricter regulations on raw milk sales 
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I'm so sad to hear about this young life lost 
. As a mom myself, the thought of anything harming my baby is terrifying 
. I'm all for stricter regulations on raw milk sales – public health should always come first 
!