unpasteurized

adjective

un·​pas·​teur·​ized ˌən-ˈpas-chə-ˌrīzd How to pronounce unpasteurized (audio)
-ˈpa-styə-,
-stə-
: not subjected to pasteurization : not pasteurized
unpasteurized milk

Examples of unpasteurized in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Although rare, even domestic pets like dogs and cats are susceptible to the virus, and the FDA warns against giving unpasteurized milk to cats to avoid possible transmission. Arianna Johnson, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024 Can cats get bird flu? Officials identified the latest bird flu cases in unpasteurized milk from sick cattle at dairy farms in Kansas and Texas, in addition to a positive throat swab of a cow at another Texas dairy farm. Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises those who are pregnant or otherwise vulnerable to avoid foods with a high risk of listeria contamination, such as deli meat, smoked seafood and soft cheeses made with unpasteurized milk. Aria Bendix, NBC News, 26 July 2024 Is Raw Milk Safe? Raw milk or unpasteurized milk is not safe to consume during pregnancy. Sarah Bradley, Parents, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for unpasteurized 

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Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unpasteurized was in 1881

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“Unpasteurized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpasteurized. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

unpasteurized

adjective
un·​pas·​teur·​ized
variants also British unpasteurised
: not pasteurized
unpasteurized milk
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