It is important to note that loose milk, which is sold in clean glass bottles, is also pasteurized in most developed nations in accordance with established guidelines.
The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has decided to forbid the sale of loose milk in Lahore before gradually enforcing the ruling throughout the province.
According to sources, the PFA has decided to prohibit the sale of loose milk in Punjab, citing a number of factors, including the presence of aflatoxin, a chemical that causes cancer, and a lack of pasteurisation, which is required before milk is sold to kill any pathogens that may be present in raw milk.
According to sources, the decision will be implemented first in Lahore, the capital of the province, and then gradually throughout the entire province of Punjab. The authority is currently in discussions with the various dairy farmer associations regarding milk packaging.
It is important to note that loose milk, which is sold in clean glass bottles, is also pasteurized in most developed nations in accordance with established guidelines.
Raw milk has not been pasteurized, which means that it has not been heated to a high temperature for a specific period of time in order to kill harmful bacteria. As a result, raw milk can contain a variety of dangerous microorganisms that can cause foodborne illness, including Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, and Campylobacter.
These bacteria can cause symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever, and dehydration, and in severe cases, they can even lead to hospitalization or death.
Pasteurization is an effective way to kill harmful bacteria in milk and milk products, which is why it is recommended to choose pasteurized milk and milk products over raw milk. Pasteurized milk and milk products are just as nutritious as raw milk, but they are much safer to consume.
Consuming raw milk or products made from raw milk can be very dangerous, especially for certain groups of people who are more vulnerable to foodborne illness. These groups include young children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with compromised immune systems.
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that consuming raw milk or products made from raw milk can be very dangerous and can lead to serious illness or hospitalization. In the period from 1993 to 2012, the CDC reported 127 outbreaks of foodborne illness linked to raw milk or raw milk products, resulting in a total of 1,909 illnesses and 144 hospitalizations.
It’s important to note that pasteurization is an effective way to kill harmful bacteria in milk and milk products, and consuming pasteurized milk and milk products is generally considered to be safe.