Vinehout, Danou follow ups on raw milk
Following up on last week’s all day hearing in Eau Claire, on their legislation to allow on-farm sales of raw (unpasteurized) milk. Senator Kathleen Vinehout:
“Sushi is legal and that’s raw fish,” said a woman from West Bend. “Steak tartar is legal and that’s raw meat. Raw oysters and undercooked eggs are legal. Why do I have to break the law to buy raw milk?”Other citizens testified they know raw milk can harbor pathogens. They understand the product is dangerous if not properly stored and served. “Alcohol and cigarettes are dangerous but legal. Why can’t I buy raw milk, which is not nearly deadly?”
Representative Chris Danou:
It has always been my position that if farmers are able to produce a product that the free market demands, such as Raw Milk, why not allow them to sell this product to informed consumers on their farms with the proper sanitary handling and storage regulations? After all, those who are concerned with the safety of Raw Milk could choose to not consume this product.
