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Is raw milk illegal in the United States?

Partly. Raw milk is restricted in the United States. Banned across state lines. Each state decides the rest.

FDA 21 CFR 1240.61 bans raw milk in final package form in interstate commerce; sale inside a state is set by each state (Oklahoma widened sales by law, Jun 2026).

Source: 21 CFR 1240.61

• The United States is one of 5 countries where raw milk is banned, and 14 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 1 of 2 (Canada).
• In North America: banned in 1 of 17 countries.

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Other countries that ban raw milk

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