North Carolina’s 2025 Farm Act, Senate Bill 639, aims to close loopholes allowing raw milk sales. Though raw milk is illegal for human consumption, it’s often sold as “pet milk” or through herd-share agreements. After avian flu was found in raw milk, Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler pushed to tighten rules, citing health risks like E. coli and Listeria. With nearly 100 locations exploiting loopholes, Troxler says it’s time to end the “wink, wink” system and promote pasteurized milk only.
North Carolina may close raw milk loopholes because it could spread bird flu
