Real Raw Milk Facts

New York

Raw Milk Laws & Regulations

Retail Sale of Raw Milk Allowed? No
Other Sale of Raw Milk Allowed? Yes - sales on farm allowed
Citations NY AGRI & MKTS § 71-n (requiring permit for production of milk); 1NYCRR Part 2.3 (requiring permit for sale of raw milk and setting conditions of sale); 1NYCRR Part 2.8 (setting forth quality standards)
Requirements Milk must be sold directly to consumer from a farm licensed by the NY AGRI & MKTS where produced, sign must be posted warning that milk does not have protection of pasteurization; Bacteria count < 30K/mL; quarterly pathogen testing conducted

Raw Milk Bill & Legislation

2013-2014
Bill Description Status
AB 6461 Authorizes the production for retail sale and the retail sale of raw, untreated milk for human consumption. Enacting clause stricken
Bill Description Status
SB 777 and HB 5229 Authorizes the production for retail sale and the retail sale of raw, untreated milk for human consumption. In Senate Agriculture Committee

Real Life Dangers of Raw Milk

Several families offered to share their stories on video to help raise awareness about the potential risks and negative effects on health from drinking contaminated raw milk.

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