Missoula County opposes HB 325 – a measure to allow the sale of raw milk – being heard tomorrow in House Agriculture.
· CDC has calculated that the risk of an outbreak from raw milk is 150 times greater than the risk from pasteurized milk. Although only 1-3% of the US population is believed to drink raw milk, more than half of all dairy outbreaks can be attributed to raw milk/products.
· Children are most susceptible to these diseases and the complications.
· Local county taxpayers would be footing the costs for controlling outbreaks caused by raw milk.
The fiscal note does not identify the state and local costs to health agencies when responding to disease outbreaks associated with the consumption of raw milk. Yet, there is no dispute that the consumption of raw milk increases the risk of disease (150 times greater than consumption of pasteurized milk). From our own experiences with an outbreak in the early 1980s, we know that these cases are expensive and time-c
Respectfully,
Vickie Zeier on behalf of the Missoula County Commission
Missoula County opposes HB 325 – Create exemption for raw milk producers, being heard on the House floor this afternoon. The CDC has calculated that the risk of an outbreak from raw milk is 150 times greater than the risk from pasteurized milk. Although only 1-3 percent of the US population is believed to drink raw milk, more than half of all dairy outbreaks can be attributed to raw milk/products. Children are most susceptible to these diseases and the complications. Local county taxpayers would be footing the costs for controlling outbreaks caused by raw milk. The fiscal note does not identify the state and local costs to health agencies when responding to disease outbreaks associated with the consumption of raw milk. Yet, there is no dispute that the consumption of raw milk increases the risk of disease (150 times greater than consumption of pasteurized milk). From our own experiences with an outbreak in the early 1980s, we know that these cases are expensive and time-consuming.
Sending the following on Tuesday (3/21) at 3 p.m.:
Senator Sands and Salomon, Missoula County strongly opposes HB 325 – Create exemption for raw milk producers, being heard in Senate Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation this afternoon. The CDC has calculated that the risk of an outbreak from raw milk is 150 times greater than the risk from pasteurized milk. Although only 1-3 percent of the US population is believed to drink raw milk, more than half of all dairy outbreaks can be attributed to raw milk/products. Children are most susceptible to these diseases and the complications. Local county taxpayers would be footing the costs for controlling outbreaks caused by raw milk. The fiscal note does not identify the state and local costs to health agencies when responding to disease outbreaks associated with the consumption of raw milk. Yet, there is no dispute that the consumption of raw milk increases the risk of disease (150 times greater than consumption of pasteurized milk). From our own experiences with an outbreak in the early 1980s, we know that these cases are expensive and time-consuming. Please oppose HB 325.
Sending to local Senators before next hearing or action:
Missoula County strongly opposes HB 325 – Create exemption for raw milk producers. The Missoula City-County Health Department has significant concerns regarding the immunity amendment being stricken from HB 325. Raw milk is easily contaminated and is proven to cause illnesses and deaths. Citizens who choose not to sell or drink it should not be held financially responsible for those who do. Additional amendments double the size of exempt herds, yet require no sanitation, inspection, penalties, or oversight. These amendments lead to unsafe conditions and will force county taxpayers to fund the controlling of outbreaks.
The CDC has calculated that the risk of an outbreak from raw milk is 150 times greater than the risk from pasteurized milk. Although only 1-3 percent of the US population is believed to drink raw milk, more than half of all dairy outbreaks can be attributed to raw milk/products. Children are most susceptible to these diseases and the complications. Local county taxpayers would be footing the costs for controlling outbreaks caused by raw milk. The fiscal note does not identify the state and local costs to health agencies when responding to disease outbreaks associated with the consumption of raw milk. Yet, there is no dispute that the consumption of raw milk increases the risk of disease (150 times greater than consumption of pasteurized milk). From our own experiences with an outbreak in the early 1980s, we know that these cases are expensive and time-consuming.
Senators, Missoula County strongly opposes HB 325 – Create exemption for raw milk producers. The Missoula City-County Health Department has significant concerns regarding the immunity amendment being stricken from HB 325. Raw milk is easily contaminated and is proven to cause illnesses and deaths. Citizens who choose not to sell or drink it should not be held financially responsible for those who do. Additional amendments double the size of exempt herds, yet require no sanitation, inspection, penalties, or oversight. These amendments lead to unsafe conditions and will force county taxpayers to fund the controlling of outbreaks. The CDC has calculated that the risk of an outbreak from raw milk is 150 times greater than the risk from pasteurized milk. Although only 1-3 percent of the US population is believed to drink raw milk, more than half of all dairy outbreaks can be attributed to raw milk/products. Children are most susceptible to these diseases and the complications. Local county taxpayers would be footing the costs for controlling outbreaks caused by raw milk. The fiscal note does not identify the state and local costs to health agencies when responding to disease outbreaks associated with the consumption of raw milk. Yet, there is no dispute that the consumption of raw milk increases the risk of disease (150 times greater than consumption of pasteurized milk). From our own experiences with an outbreak in the early 1980s, we know that these cases are expensive and time-consuming.
Sent the following on Feb. 8:
ReplyDeleteRepresentatives,
Missoula County opposes HB 325 – a measure to allow the sale of raw milk – being heard tomorrow in House Agriculture.
· CDC has calculated that the risk of an outbreak from raw milk is 150 times greater than the risk from pasteurized milk. Although only 1-3% of the US population is believed to drink raw milk, more than half of all dairy outbreaks can be attributed to raw milk/products.
· Children are most susceptible to these diseases and the complications.
· Local county taxpayers would be footing the costs for controlling outbreaks caused by raw milk.
The fiscal note does not identify the state and local costs to health agencies when responding to disease outbreaks associated with the consumption of raw milk. Yet, there is no dispute that the consumption of raw milk increases the risk of disease (150 times greater than consumption of pasteurized milk). From our own experiences with an outbreak in the early 1980s, we know that these cases are expensive and time-c
Respectfully,
Vickie Zeier on behalf of the Missoula County Commission
Sent the following:
ReplyDeleteRepresentatives,
Missoula County opposes HB 325 – Create exemption for raw milk producers, being heard on the House floor this afternoon. The CDC has calculated that the risk of an outbreak from raw milk is 150 times greater than the risk from pasteurized milk. Although only 1-3 percent of the US population is believed to drink raw milk, more than half of all dairy outbreaks can be attributed to raw milk/products. Children are most susceptible to these diseases and the complications. Local county taxpayers would be footing the costs for controlling outbreaks caused by raw milk. The fiscal note does not identify the state and local costs to health agencies when responding to disease outbreaks associated with the consumption of raw milk. Yet, there is no dispute that the consumption of raw milk increases the risk of disease (150 times greater than consumption of pasteurized milk). From our own experiences with an outbreak in the early 1980s, we know that these cases are expensive and time-consuming.
Please oppose HB 325.
Sending the following on Tuesday (3/21) at 3 p.m.:
ReplyDeleteSenator Sands and Salomon,
Missoula County strongly opposes HB 325 – Create exemption for raw milk producers, being heard in Senate Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation this afternoon. The CDC has calculated that the risk of an outbreak from raw milk is 150 times greater than the risk from pasteurized milk. Although only 1-3 percent of the US population is believed to drink raw milk, more than half of all dairy outbreaks can be attributed to raw milk/products. Children are most susceptible to these diseases and the complications. Local county taxpayers would be footing the costs for controlling outbreaks caused by raw milk. The fiscal note does not identify the state and local costs to health agencies when responding to disease outbreaks associated with the consumption of raw milk. Yet, there is no dispute that the consumption of raw milk increases the risk of disease (150 times greater than consumption of pasteurized milk). From our own experiences with an outbreak in the early 1980s, we know that these cases are expensive and time-consuming.
Please oppose HB 325.
Sending to local Senators before next hearing or action:
ReplyDeleteMissoula County strongly opposes HB 325 – Create exemption for raw milk producers. The Missoula City-County Health Department has significant concerns regarding the immunity amendment being stricken from HB 325. Raw milk is easily contaminated and is proven to cause illnesses and deaths. Citizens who choose not to sell or drink it should not be held financially responsible for those who do. Additional amendments double the size of exempt herds, yet require no sanitation, inspection, penalties, or oversight. These amendments lead to unsafe conditions and will force county taxpayers to fund the controlling of outbreaks.
The CDC has calculated that the risk of an outbreak from raw milk is 150 times greater than the risk from pasteurized milk. Although only 1-3 percent of the US population is believed to drink raw milk, more than half of all dairy outbreaks can be attributed to raw milk/products. Children are most susceptible to these diseases and the complications. Local county taxpayers would be footing the costs for controlling outbreaks caused by raw milk. The fiscal note does not identify the state and local costs to health agencies when responding to disease outbreaks associated with the consumption of raw milk. Yet, there is no dispute that the consumption of raw milk increases the risk of disease (150 times greater than consumption of pasteurized milk). From our own experiences with an outbreak in the early 1980s, we know that these cases are expensive and time-consuming.
Please oppose HB 325.
Sent the following yesterday (4/11) at noon:
ReplyDeleteSenators,
Missoula County strongly opposes HB 325 – Create exemption for raw milk producers. The Missoula City-County Health Department has significant concerns regarding the immunity amendment being stricken from HB 325. Raw milk is easily contaminated and is proven to cause illnesses and deaths. Citizens who choose not to sell or drink it should not be held financially responsible for those who do. Additional amendments double the size of exempt herds, yet require no sanitation, inspection, penalties, or oversight. These amendments lead to unsafe conditions and will force county taxpayers to fund the controlling of outbreaks.
The CDC has calculated that the risk of an outbreak from raw milk is 150 times greater than the risk from pasteurized milk. Although only 1-3 percent of the US population is believed to drink raw milk, more than half of all dairy outbreaks can be attributed to raw milk/products. Children are most susceptible to these diseases and the complications. Local county taxpayers would be footing the costs for controlling outbreaks caused by raw milk. The fiscal note does not identify the state and local costs to health agencies when responding to disease outbreaks associated with the consumption of raw milk. Yet, there is no dispute that the consumption of raw milk increases the risk of disease (150 times greater than consumption of pasteurized milk). From our own experiences with an outbreak in the early 1980s, we know that these cases are expensive and time-consuming.
Please oppose HB 325.