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Bacterial test for raw, organic milk may require more precision

A bottle of milk on a grey/white background. The bottle reads "organic milk."
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By Blaine Friedlander, Cornell Chronicle
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Cornell food scientists show that a standard quality test used for raw, organic milk is insufficient for distinguishing between specific groups of bacteria -- suggesting that criteria needs updating.

Cornell food scientists show that a standard quality test used for raw, organic milk is insufficient for distinguishing between specific groups of bacteria -- suggesting that criteria needs updating.

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