• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund

Protecting, defending, and broadening the rights and viability of independent farmers, artisanal food producers, and their consumers.

  • Membership
    • Member Login
    • Join
    • Renew
    • Testimonials
  • Giving
  • About
    • About Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Team
    • Work With Us
  • News
    • News
    • Events
  • Action Alerts
  • Resources
  • Contact Us

UPDATE: USDA-APHIS Order Unlikely to Include Federal Testing of Raw Milk for Human Consumption; State Testing Still May Occur

By Alexia Kulwiec | December 10, 2024

This is an evolving situation. FTCLDF will continue to monitor developments and post new information as it becomes available.

FTCLDF reported on the December 6, 2024 that USDA APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) issued and order that would apply to raw milk producers providing wholesome, raw milk for human consumption.

It is now the understanding of FTCLDF that USDA APHIS will NOT be testing raw milk provided directly to consumers, or intended for raw aged cheese. The USDA has communicated, however, that state programs may begin testing as part of state surveillance programs, and the USDA has not ruled out testing raw milk for human consumption in the future. FTCLDF’s position is that the USDA lacks the authority to do so.

We have learned of at least one state so far, South Carolina, that interprets the new order to exempt dairies that sell raw milk for human consumption. FTCLDF will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as possible. If you know of other states’ position, please let us know at [email protected].

Have you already been affected by dairy herd testing or raw milk testing?

Last, for producers who are affected, there may be some financial support available through APHIS. We thought we’d pass this information along to our members and readers.

 

Share this:

  • Tweet
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email

This article can be found in: Federal News, Food Rights News, Litigation, State Laws and Regulations This article is related to: avian flu, dairy, dairy cattle, h1n1, milk, raw milk, testing, USDA

Primary Sidebar

Raw Milk Map

State-by-State Raw Milk Laws

Cottage Food Map

Map of the United States showing cottage food laws in each state

Poultry Nation©

Red Meat Nation©

State-by-State Slaughter Laws

Footer

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Threads
  • X
  • LinkedIn
  • Contact Us
  • Login

Defending the rights and broadening the freedoms of family farms and protecting consumer access to raw milk and nutrient dense foods. Copyright © 2007-2025 · For more information: email: [email protected] · Phone: (703) 208-FARM (3276) · Falls Church, VA Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF) The content of this website is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to be nor should it be construed as either a legal opinion or as legal advice. Articles posted here do not necessarily represent the views or the position of the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund.