The state of New Mexico is very sad about the tragic loss of a newborn baby. The infant passed away from an infection called listeria.
Health officials believe the mother caught the sickness from drinking raw, unpasteurized milk while she was pregnant. Listeria is a very harmful bacteria.
A pregnant mother might only feel a mild flu, but the sickness can easily pass to her unborn baby. In newborns, it can cause serious breathing problems and even death.
Doctors are now warning all families to only choose pasteurized milk. This safe process kills dangerous germs. Health experts hope this heartbreaking loss will remind pregnant women to avoid raw dairy to keep their babies safe.
