Sacramento TV station airs report on milk testing procedures

A KOVR, Channel 13 (CBS-Sacramento) investigative report on milk testing procedures aired Monday  night. The investigative report looked into whether antibiotics are making it into milk. Click here for a link to the video report and related information. The story focused on how much additional testing beyond mandatory requirements is being done on a voluntary basis, what testing should or could be mandated in the future and what those costs could be for producers and what support dairy producers express for such additional testing. Western United Dairymen President Tom Barcellos issued a statement reaffirming California California's dairy families are committed to providing consumers fresh, nutritious milk and dairy products. “Consumers can be confident that the dairy families who produce California milk are proud of our record on food safety,” said Barcellos. “Dairy products are among the most tested and regulated foods in this country. Strict quality control and regulatory oversight start at the farm, and continue to the manufacturing plant with thorough testing and product safety measures for the very best product for your family."  May 15, 2012