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Committee backs bill clarifying protocol when raw milk is suspected in outbreaks
Summary
House Bill 414 establishes a timeline and protocol for investigating suspected foodborne illness linked to raw milk, requires cease‑and‑desist orders remain in place until milk samples are free of five specified pathogens, and passed unanimously out of committee
House Bill 414, the raw milk amendments, passed the Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Standing Committee on Feb. 14, 2025, after sponsor Representative Acton and several licensed raw‑milk producers described a previously unclear process for responding to suspected foodborne‑illness events.
Representative Marilyn Acton told the committee the amendment clarifies communication timelines and gives Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) flexibility in how it investigates and resolves suspected outbreaks tied to raw milk. Acton said the measure codifies procedures for communication, sample testing and lifting a…
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