NO, and no raw dairy should EVER make that kind of guarantee as that would be irresponsible. Same applies to all food producers and suppliers of oysters, seafood, spinach, eggs, and every other kind of food. There are no guarantees.
That being said, we have never had any illnesses reported from drinking the milk from our farm.
It is all about TEMPERATURE. When we bottle, the milk has two weeks of shelf life assuming that it is always kept cold at 36°F. It will sometimes last a little longer before starting to sour. We highly recommend bringing a cold bag or cooler with you to transport raw dairy and to make sure to take it straight home to your refrigerator, avoiding other stops on the way home. Every second counts. Remember, this product is ALIVE. If you have a longer drive home then make sure to bring a cooler with cold packs or ice. Store in your refrigerator in the back on the bottom shelf, which is usually the coldest spot. If that is inconvenient, then make sure NOT to put it in the door. 41°F is not cold enough for raw milk to last two weeks. It needs to be 36°F.
Human breastmilk, goat, sheep, & water buffalo milk are all naturally A2/A2 beta-casein protein. Cows vary dependent upon their genetics and breed. There is no breed of cow that is always all one or the other. Jersey’s are an A2/A2 dominant breed. Our herd is 100% Jersey.
No hormones are ever used on our farm.
NEVER. This includes if an animal is sick. Its sink or swim on our farm….survival of the fittest. This may seem harsh but its nature’s way of making sure the strong survive and those genes are passed on.
No vaccines are administered on our farm. We are a certified Grade “A” dairy and vaccination is not a requirement. Our entire herd is lab tested for brucellosis and tuberculosis per CDFA guidelines.
Yes, all of our animals are bred naturally on site with our bulls. We never use artificial insemination
Here in the State of CA we have some of the most stringent safety protocols in the world for raw dairy. We feed our milk raw to our own families, including young children, straight out of the bottle. Safety is our first priority. That being said, many of our Desi (of India) customers have always and will always boil their milk before consuming, as is the tradition in India. California is a huge melting pot of cultures from around the world. Our customers vary in how they use our products, and every culture has its own traditions.
According to the CDC raw milk is extremely dangerous and should never be consumed before pasteurizing: Raw Milk | Raw Milk | Food Safety | CDC
Yes, raw milk can harbor pathogens and can possibly make you sick. But how dangerous is it really? Chris Kresser breaks down the data here: Raw Milk Reality – Chris Kresser
Statistically you are 4x more likely to get sick from eating a salad. Of all the raw foods out there to consume, oysters carry the highest risk of them all, 40x more likely to make you sick than raw milk. As a consumer you have to make the choice that you feel is right for your family. Many people find that raw milk is worth this minimal risk. In fact in our opinion it is one of the safest foods to consume. RAW MILK: The #1 SAFEST Food in the World
Raw milk has been consumed for thousands of years and was considered an overall very safe food with rarely any adverse effects. Understanding its history is important. Why did people all-of-a-sudden get sick from raw milk in the 19th century during the start of the industrial revolution? The disgusting practices of the swill dairies in filthy large cities at the time are largely to blame. If you want to learn more about the history of raw milk, we recommend perusing these various sources:
Swill Milk and How Raw Milk Became a Scapegoat for Big Business – GetRawMilk.com
Raw Milk Ban History! | Real Food Consumer Coalition (realfoodcc.com)
Brief History of Raw Milk and Pasteurization — Nourish with Kristin
Yes all legal raw dairies here in the State of CA must follow CDFA guidelines and every month each product is tested for coliforms and an array of common pathogens. No illnesses have ever been reported in the history of our farm since being certified as a raw dairy.
Unfortunately, as the law currently stands it is illegal to sell raw milk across state lines unless it is labeled as “pet use”. You can find raw milk near you by searching on the following sites:
Yes, in the State of CA raw milk is legal to sell as a product on store shelves as long as the plant is licensed to produce it and follows all CDFA sanitary guidelines. Raw milk guidelines vary throughout the country. To find out more about raw milk laws in the U.S. follow this link: Real Milk Legal Map – Real Milk
Raw milk is milk that exactly that: RAW. It is NOT pasteurized (cooked) or homogenized (crushed). It is alive, unaltered, & intact as nature intended.
