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Why Raw Milk Cheese Is Restricted in the U.S.

Raw milk cheese is made with milk that has not been subjected to the pasteurization process. According to USDA food consumption laws, raw milk cheese is prohibited for sale unless it has been aged for a minimum of 60 days at a temperature of 35°F. Some see this law as completely unnecessary since a number ...

Raven Montmorency

Wheels of cheese aging.