US EditionA newborn’s death likely linked to the mom drinking raw milk while pregnant
New Mexico health officials link newborn's death to raw milk consumed during pregnancy and warn that Listeria causes about 172 deaths annually in the U.S.
- On Tuesday, Feb. 3, the New Mexico Department of Health said a newborn died from a listeria infection likely linked to the infant's mother drinking unpasteurized milk during pregnancy.
- Health officials explain pasteurization briefly heats milk to kill germs, including Listeria, which can cross the placental barrier causing miscarriage, stillbirth or fatal newborn infection.
- Investigators said neonatal listeria carries a 20-30% mortality rate and based their conclusion on timing and reports the mother drank raw milk.
- State officials warned this week to avoid unpasteurized dairy, with Jeff M. Witte urging, `Consumers, particularly those at higher risk, are encouraged to choose pasteurized dairy products to reduce the risk of serious foodborne illness.`
- Recent incidents include Ballerina Farm pausing raw milk sales after testing issues and a Florida outbreak sickening 6 children, amid rising raw milk popularity driven by social media influencers with more than 10 million followers.
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A newborn baby died from a listeria infection probably related to her mother’s consumption of raw milk during pregnancy, health officials said. This week, New Mexico’s authorities warned the population to avoid consuming unpasteurized dairy products after her death. Interest and the sale of raw milk have increased in recent years, driven by social media and the growing support of the Health Secretary’s “Let the United States Go Back to Healthy” …
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New Mexico newborn dies from Listeria infection after mother drank raw milk while pregnant: state officials
A New Mexico newborn died from a Listeria infection after the mother drank raw milk while pregnant, according to state health officials, who renewed warnings about unpasteurized dairy products.
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Boston HeraldBy JONEL ALECCIA A newborn died in the United States from a listeria infection probably linked to the child's mother drinking raw (unpasteurized) milk during pregnancy, according to health authorities. After the boy's death was reported, New Mexico authorities this week warned the population to avoid consuming unpasteurized dairy products. Interest and sales of raw milk have been increasing in recent years, driven by social media and growing sup…
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