New bacteria discovered in organic milk
Sunday, November 16, 2008 - 20:56
in Health & Medicine
Pasteurization was invented for a good reason and raw milk is illegal in many countries because it can be contaminated with potentially harmful microbes. Contamination can also spoil the milk, making it taste bitter and turn thick and sticky. Now scientists have discovered new species of bacteria that can grow at low temperatures, spoiling raw milk even when it is refrigerated. Advertisement: read more
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