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Whole Goat Milk

Also known as: raw goat milk

Low concern

Whole goat milk is a conventional dairy beverage providing protein, calcium, vitamin A, and saturated fat. FDA requires pasteurization for interstate sale.

Found in

78 products

What it is

Unaltered milk from domestic goats (Capra hircus) containing original fat content.

Beverage; cheese-making; dairy alternative for some cow-milk-sensitive individuals.

Why it's flagged

milk allergen (cross-reactive with cow milk)
lactose
raw/unpasteurized goat milk poses pathogen risk

What regulators actually say

"Raw milk can carry harmful bacteria and other germs that can make you very sick or kill you."

FDA — The Dangers of Raw Milk — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Standardized milk under 21 CFR 131; pasteurization required under PMO/FDA rules.

European Union — EFSA

Conventional dairy food.

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