unpasteurized
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Raw, or unpasteurized, dairy has not undergone the heating process that kills harmful bacteria while leaving nutrients largely intact.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
This process helps reduce moisture and destroy harmful bacteria that may be present in unpasteurized milk.
From Science Daily • Oct. 21, 2025
In late November 2024, however, California regulators recalled two batches of raw, unpasteurized milk from a Fresno dairy farm after bird flu virus was detected in the milk.
From Salon • Dec. 5, 2024
He has spoken out against fluoride, and for unpasteurized milk.
From Slate • Nov. 21, 2024
Europeans expected me to regularly wash my hands with prepackaged towelettes and to automatically reject all unpasteurized dairy products.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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