Love Raw Milk Cheese?
If you've been following the raw milk debate, you know this is a critical time for our industry: the FDA has announced a public comment period regarding their risk assessment for raw milk cheese. This is the latest step in an ongoing investigation, which has the potential to outlaw scores of domestic cheeses and ban the import of many others.
How can you help? Tell 'em how you feel! The Oldways Cheese Coalition has put together a consumer survey to gauge our collective raw milk aptitude, preference, and concerns. Click here to complete the survey and tell the FDA how you like your cheese: safe, delicious, and sometimes raw.
There's no better way to celebrate American Cheese Month than helping to protect our new American classics, and ensure that they can be safely produced for years to come. To read more about the debate surrounding raw milk cheese in the U.S., click here for a great article summarizing the conversation. For the FDA's own words on their risk assessment, read more here.
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