Newborn Dies After Mother Drinks Raw Milk During Pregnancy

Thursday, February 05, 2026

A newborn baby has died in New Mexico from a Listeria infection that state health officials say was likely contracted from raw (unpasteurized) milk that the baby's mother drank during pregnancy. Raw milk is promoted by anti-vaccine Health Secretary Kennedy.

Posted by qcp at 09:33 PM | 27 COMMENTS | permalink

An infant in New Mexico has just died from listeria. Public health officials think it is because the mother drank raw milk during pregnancy. I can imagine this family's pain. Please, please don't drink raw milk. It is of no benefit whatsoever.

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-- Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD (@elizabethjacobs.bsky.social) Feb 4, 2026 at 8:08 AM

Comments

Yet another casualty of MAGA culture.

Dins't even live long enough to contract measles.

#1 | Posted by Zed at 2026-02-04 03:14 PM

The heroin addict kills again. MAHA

#2 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-02-04 03:17 PM

The GOP is a Death Cult.

#3 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-02-04 03:40 PM

(ROLLS EYES)

#4 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2026-02-04 06:57 PM

It's almost as if pasteurization was figured out to solve a specific, known problem...

#5 | Posted by jpw at 2026-02-05 12:06 PM

But the druggie felon with the brainworm says it's okay.

#6 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-02-05 12:13 PM

Recent Deaths: Between 1998 and 2018, the CDC reported 3 deaths directly linked to raw milk consumption in the US.

Case Studies: A 2026 report noted a death from Listeria associated with raw milk, highlighting the continued risk, particularly to newborns, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.

Total Illness Burden: From 1998 to 2018, there were 202 reported outbreaks, resulting in 2,645 illnesses and 228 hospitalizations in the US.

#7 | Posted by Petrous at 2026-02-05 12:15 PM

The health department noted that it could not definitively link the baby's death to the raw milk the mother drank
- FTA

I'd hate to have you idiots on someone's jury.

#8 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-02-05 12:17 PM

Deaths from birth control pills are rare, primarily linked to blood clots (venous thromboembolism - VTE) or stroke, especially in smokers over 35, though modern low-dose pills have reduced these risks significantly; estimates suggest around 3 to 10 deaths per million women per year, much lower than risks from pregnancy, with studies showing no overall increased mortality for most users but highlighting specific risks like some cancers with prolonged use and decreased risks for ovarian/endometrial cancers.

#9 | Posted by Petrous at 2026-02-05 12:19 PM

Birth control pills vs raw milk.

Which is a public issue

#10 | Posted by Petrous at 2026-02-05 12:21 PM

Birth control pills vs raw milk.
Which is a public issue
#10 | Posted by Petrous

Why aren't they both public issues?
Maybe if you could tell us what makes something a public issue, we could start there.

#11 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-02-05 12:23 PM

Does the public consume both items?

It's the Food AND Drug Administration, after all.

#12 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-02-05 03:22 PM

Birth control pills vs raw milk.
Which is a public issue

#10 | Posted by Petrous

Are you really this stupid? Or just dishonest?

#13 | Posted by jpw at 2026-02-05 03:32 PM

3 deaths in 20 years vs 3 to 10 deaths per million per year.

#14 | Posted by Petrous at 2026-02-05 04:30 PM

I'm sure every death caused by raw milk is appropriately designated. /s

3 TO 10? Which is it, pal? Any idea? Just more -------- from a ------- ------?

#15 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-02-05 06:08 PM

Maybe the crybabies should mind their own fkkn business and leave others alone regarding raw milk.

Last time I checked prescription medication (not including opiate OD) was a top 3 killer in the USA.

#16 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-02-05 06:36 PM

#16 | POSTED BY LFTHNDTHRDS

LOL 150 shootings in Chicago, this year!

3 deaths in 20 years vs 3 to 10 deaths per million per year.
#14 | POSTED BY PETROUS

How many "millions" of people drink raw milk? Not that it matters because they don't know it was the milk, but just curious how popular this idea is.

Also whats the ratio of buying raw milk to milking your own cows? just interested ..

#17 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-02-05 07:31 PM

Maybe the crybabies should mind their own fkkn business and leave others alone regarding raw milk.

Well everyone thinks they're the bees knees in terms of health consciousness, and have none to little righteous indignation.

#18 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-02-05 07:33 PM

Has Sec Kennedy commented on this death?

#19 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-02-05 10:01 PM

While I dont drink raw milk, I'm with Laura on this one.

"Public Health Officials" (read: Progressives) think it was raw milk. The USDA cant link it to raw milk because there's no connection. So raw milk didnt cause it in this case.

But lets write an article saying it was raw milk just because Kennedy/Trump.

Yep, that about sums up the Democrat party and main stream media.

#20 | Posted by boaz at 2026-02-06 06:51 AM

Yep, that about sums up the Democrat party and main stream media.

#20 | Posted by boaz at

Yet, at the end of the day, raw milk kills people.

As it has always done.

MAGA decided they wanted it because Pasteurization was Liberal finger-wagging.

#21 | Posted by Zed at 2026-02-06 08:09 AM

Last time I checked prescription medication (not including opiate OD) was a top 3 killer in the USA.
#16 | Posted by lfthndthrds

So what's your magic number?
Tell us your number.
Then tell us how many people illegal immigrants kill.

#22 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-02-06 11:25 AM

3 deaths in 20 years vs 3 to 10 deaths per million per year.
#14 | Posted by Petrous

So, you're not even comparing apples to apples LOL

Go find the absolute risks of each and then get back to us.

Until then I'm going to assume the answer to my question is both.

#23 | Posted by jpw at 2026-02-06 11:32 AM

Maybe the crybabies should mind their own fkkn business and leave others alone regarding raw milk.
Last time I checked prescription medication (not including opiate OD) was a top 3 killer in the USA.
#16 | Posted by lfthndthrds

Cool non sequitur. About what I'd expect from this dips*&^.

#24 | Posted by jpw at 2026-02-06 11:33 AM

If only we knew this could happen s/

#25 | Posted by 2020Rocks at 2026-02-06 12:26 PM

"Public Health Officials" (read: Progressives)

You really are one of the stupidest motherf*&^ers I've ever met. My God you're pathetic.

Just STFU you idiot. Be glad you weren't left on a mountain side after birth and that society supported your dumb a&& into adulthood so you could be a constant leeching, nagging reminder of why that's not always a sound policy.

#26 | Posted by jpw at 2026-02-06 12:33 PM

"The health department noted that it could not definitively link the baby's death to the raw milk the mother drank."
It is unlikely raw milk caused this. The infant dies from .

"Listeria monocytogenes contaminates a wide range of foods, particularly chilled, ready-to-eat items, raw produce, unpasteurized dairy, raw meats, and seafood, including deli meats, soft cheeses (like Brie, Feta, Queso Fresco), smoked fish, pre-cut fruits, pts, and salads,

There is zero evidence this had anything to do with raw milk and even the authorities say there is no proof. This is likely big AG/Dairy propaganda as most outbreaks of Listeria are caused by thinhs like prepackaged spinach, fruits or salads.

#27 | Posted by 1fender at 2026-02-06 02:00 PM

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