SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WSIL) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued a reminder about the dangers of consuming raw milk after 11 people recently fell ill. The illnesses are linked to unpasteurized milk, which has not undergone treatment to eliminate harmful germs.

"Pasteurization is one of the greatest public health successes of the last century," said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. "It helps keep milk and dairy products safe for everyone to enjoy. Raw milk skips this important step and can carry dangerous germs that may cause serious illness, especially in young children, older people, and individuals with chronic medical conditions. To help keep everyone in Illinois safe, we encourage people to be cautious and think carefully before choosing to drink raw milk."

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