Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown recently took to social media to advise against drinking raw milk, calling it "filthy" and highlighting potential health risks, including infectious diseases. This stance contrasts with that of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump's nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary, who is a known advocate for raw milk consumption.

Brown's public statement comes amid rising concerns over bird flu, which has led the USDA to mandate testing for the virus in all unpasteurized milk. This measure is in response to the increasing number of bird flu-related deaths among animals in the U.S. According to a 2022 FDA study, a small but significant percentage of American adults consume raw milk, with approximately 4.4% reporting yearly consumption and 1% consuming it weekly.

While Kennedy has previously praised raw milk and criticized regulations against it, Brown's warning underscores the potential dangers associated with its consumption. This difference of opinion between the two Trump supporters highlights the ongoing debate surrounding raw milk and its potential health implications. Despite the USDA's testing order and warnings from figures like Brown, proponents of raw milk continue to tout its purported health benefits and superior taste.