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Against Pasteurization

“Raw milk is one of those issues that riles people,” writes Corby Kummer. He looks at legislation in Massachusetts requiring that unpasteurized milk be bought directly from farms.
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“Raw milk is one of those issues that riles people,” writes Corby Kummer. He looks at anger among raw milk-ists in Massachusetts about legislation that bans the sale of unpasteurized milk anywhere but directly from farms certified to sell it. “Because of direct-sale laws, anyone in and around Boston who wants raw milk has to drive at least 45 minutes each way to get it. Old-fashioned milk delivery isn’t allowed.” Kummer looks at raw milk’s pros and cons.

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