unpasteurized
adjective
un·pas·teur·ized
ˌən-ˈpas-chə-ˌrīzd 
-ˈpa-styə-,
-stə-
: not subjected to pasteurization : not pasteurized
unpasteurized milk
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Per the release, Salmonella is a type of bacteria that causes foodborne illness through raw or undercooked foods like poultry, eggs, meat and unpasteurized products.
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Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Unsurprisingly, state lawmakers have since rushed to loosen regulations on unpasteurized dairy products.
—Leana S. Wen, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2026
Raw, unpasteurized sauerkraut is not heated.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 8 Apr. 2026
The federal government does not allow the sale of unpasteurized milk across state lines for human consumption.
—CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
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Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Unsurprisingly, state lawmakers have since rushed to loosen regulations on unpasteurized dairy products.
—Leana S. Wen, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2026
Raw, unpasteurized sauerkraut is not heated.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 8 Apr. 2026
The federal government does not allow the sale of unpasteurized milk across state lines for human consumption.
—CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Unpasteurized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpasteurized. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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unpasteurized
adjective
un·pas·teur·ized
variants
also British unpasteurised
: not pasteurized
unpasteurized milk
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