Raw milk second act: it must always be boiled before drinking it to eliminate the possible presence of pathogens that may be present in the product, despite compliance with all hygiene rules, and to prevent any microbiological dangers from turning into real risks for his health. This is the indication provided, in a note, by the Ministry of Health, in reference to the recent concerns about the risks associated with its consumption, which spread after the analyzes of the Zooprophylactic Institute of Turin had identified 18 cases of the presence of pathogenic bacteria in Piedmont. .
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raw milk second act: you always have to boil it before drinking it to eliminate the possible presence of pathogens that may be present in the product, despite compliance with all hygiene rules, and to prevent any microbiological dangers from becoming real risks for its health. This is the indication given in one notes, from the Ministry of Health, in reference to the recent concerns about the risks associated with its consumption, which spread after that the analyzes of the Zooprophylactic Institute of Turin had identified 18 cases of the presence of pathogenic bacteria in Piedmont.
Il raw milk, explains the Ministry, "you buy through vending machines, specially registered and controlled by the ASL, which must correctly indicate that raw milk is to be consumed after boiling, as established by a ministerial order of 10 December 2008 whose term of validity has recently been extended to 31 December 2012 ". This even if the milk is subjected, along the entire supply chain, to strict health checks that lead to a safe product in compliance with the methods of conservation and consumption.
"The precaution of consuming raw milk only after boiling requires greater attention on the part of the consumer in an urban context", continues the Ministry, which reminds that the consumption of the product not subjected to heat treatment can cause serious health risks, from brucellosis to tuberculosis, up to hemolytic-uremic syndromes in children. But for Slow Food is a "very limited" risk, which mainly concerns the most vulnerable groups of the population, such as pregnant women, small children, the elderly and the immunosuppressed: "all groups that should also avoid raw meat and pay particular attention to consuming only carefully washed fruit and vegetables ”, Explains the Association.
Yet, of all these foods, it is only raw milk that is the favorite subject of news that has the full flavor of a derogatory act. It is therefore natural to ask why. Is it because a child is unlikely to eat sushi for breakfast? Or because behind all this there is the shadow of the longa manus of the mmilk products, as Beppe Grillo claims?
Well, conspiracy or conspiracy, the fact is that eating, in general, is a political act. But also a naturally dangerous act, because zero risk does not exist and not even pasteurized milk is so safe. By choosing raw milk, in fact, local farmers are supported, the environment is protected with a beautiful washable glass bottle and zero kilometer. And you also save something in your wallet. To you the choice.
Roberta Ragni
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