India, Oct. 12 -- In an updated policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has warned that drinking unpasteurized milk can cause serious health problems, especially in young children and pregnant women.
According to the AAP, there is no strong scientific evidence to support claims that raw milk and other unpasteurized dairy products offer greater health benefits than pasteurized products. The organization stated pasteurized milk provides similar nutritional benefits without the added risk of infections.
However, the sale of raw milk and unpasteurized dairy products is still legal in atleast 27 US states. Because of this, the AAP has renewed its call for a nationwide ban on the sale of these products.
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