Under Florida law, raw or unpasteurized milk can only be sold for consumption as pet or animal food.

Since it’s not made to be consumed by humans, it also means the state is limited in how much it can regulate sanitation standards at dairies that sell unpasteurized milk.

Yet, on Tuesday afternoon, the state’s top health official took to social media to support the consumption of raw milk, which has become a health fad in recent years.

“Floridians have the freedom to make informed health choices,“ Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo said in a post on X . ”I support the decision to consume raw milk when sought for potential health benefits and protective factors. Be aware of your source and know the risks.”

Ladapo’s post also came one week after state health officials issued a health

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