Joe Costello
Question:277. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to regulate for the production, sale and consumption of raw milk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8979/15]
View answerTuesday, 3 March 2015
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My Department is currently assessing the options available to it to counter the risks associated with the supply of unpasteurised milk for direct human consumption. The advice received from the FSAI and the Department’s experts is that there are serious health risks associated with drinking raw milk. Unpasteurised milk can contain disease causing bacteria including E.Coli O157, Campylobacter, Tuberculosis, Salmonellosis and Brucellosis.
Any measures considered will be subject to consultations with stakeholders.