Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown weighed in Tuesday on the debate between the risks and benefits of raw milk.
He advised his followers not to drink it.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown stands on the field before a game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on January 2, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Vincent Calchietta-USA Today Sports)
Brown's stance on raw milk appeared to be a departure from that of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump's pick to head the nation's health care sector. Both Mr. Brown and Mr. Kennedy supported Mr. Trump during the presidential campaign.
The former Pittsburgh Steelers player spoke at a rally for Trump in the days before his victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election. Kennedy withdrew from the race and supported Trump.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown waves to fans before an Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on October 14, 2021. (Bill Streicher-USA Today Sports)
After his victory, the president-elect nominated Kennedy as his nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services. President Kennedy has said in the past that he only drinks raw milk and criticized the USDA for regulating the product.
However, raw milk is believed to be the cause of a series of animal deaths due to avian influenza in the United States. Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued an order requiring all raw (unpasteurized) milk to be tested for avian influenza.
Almost 4.4% of U.S. adults report drinking raw milk at least once a year. According to a 2022 FDA survey, about 1% of adults say they consume raw milk weekly.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits “The Martha McCallum Story” at Fox News Channel Studios on September 25, 2024 in New York City. (Jason Mendes/Getty Images)
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Raw milk proponents argue that raw milk has health benefits in addition to improving overall taste.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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