New Delhi, March 24 -- The raw food movement has long championed the benefits of eating fresh, unprocessed foods but when it comes to raw milk, the conversation takes a more complicated turn. Despite its growing popularity, raw (unpasteurised) milk is now at the center of a public health debate - one that is intensified with the discovery of bird flu in milk samples across the US.

So, is raw milk a superfood or a silent risk? The latest research suggests that many Americans may not fully understand the dangers involved. [Also read: Almond, oat, soy: Which plant-based milk is best for you?]

In April 2024, the FDA detected the H5N1 bird flu virus in raw milk samples from four states and since then, the virus has been found in commercially...