From AFDO Position Statement cont'd
- "Foodborne illnesses related to the consumption of fresh, soft, raw milk cheeses such as queso fresco and queso cotija point out the hazards of consuming raw milk products.
- These products are popular among people from societies where milk pasteurization is not as common as in the United States, and the product is distributed mainly through unregulated practices.
- While mandatory pasteurization requirements will not stop black market distribution, they will curtail mass distribution and facilitate raising the awareness of potential consumers."