New Mexico warns against drinking raw milk after newborn dies from listeria

February 4, 2026

TL;DR

An infant in New Mexico died from listeria.
Health officials suspect the infant contracted listeria from unpasteurized milk consumed by the mother during pregnancy.
Listeria can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm birth, or fatal infections in newborns.
Raw or unpasteurized dairy products can harbor dangerous pathogens.
Listeria is the third-leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the U.S.
Pasteurization kills germs in milk, reducing the risk of milk-borne illnesses.
The New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture encourages consumers to choose pasteurized dairy products.
Florida issued a similar warning in August 2025 due to E. coli and campylobacter linked to raw milk.
There is a rising interest in raw milk, promoted by online wellness influencers.

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