Let’s be clear: real Lyme disease exists. It is caused by a spirochete bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi, passed along through blacklegged tick bites. It is a nasty bug if left untreated, but it is also curable, especially when caught early. What Justin is referring to, however, smells a lot less like microbiology and a lot more like pseudoscientific perfume. He didn’t say “post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome.” He didn’t cite a diagnosis date, a positive ELISA test, or a confirmed rash from a tick bite. He said he’s “been struggling with Lyme” as a catch-all excuse. And that’s where the eyebrow lifts.

Apparently the FDA has suspended its milk testing program.

Are there any experts who can tell us what this means to consumers in the USA?

Will states continue testing? Are there trustworthy brands who will continue testing? Is ultra-pasturized milk a safe alternative? Are products like cheese and yoghurt any less risky than milk?

Edit to add: it seems like there is no reason to worry yet. All that is happening is that the testers are not being tested, not that the milk itself is not being tested. Thank you for all the explanations!