In the wake of more than 20 cases of illness linked to raw milk from a Florida dairy, Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson is urging Floridians to consume only pasteurized dairy products to safeguard their health.

The advisory comes after Florida’s Department of Health issued an alert regarding contamination concerns tied to unpasteurized milk.

“Florida’s pasteurized milk supply is safe, nutritious, and closely controlled from the farm to your local grocery store,” Simpson said.

“There have been no reported illnesses from pasteurized milk products in Florida, so Floridians should continue to buy and enjoy nutritious and wholesome dairy products from Florida farmers.”

The Florida alert follows a national trend of health agencies emphasizing the risks of raw milk. According

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