A minor political party is attacking food safety rules in response to Pennsylvania regulators search of a raw milk farm. <\/p>\n
The Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania adopted a resolution in early March calling for food freedom, declaring the right of individuals to buy, sell and eat foods of their choice free of government regulations. <\/p>\n
The resolution also calls for the repeal of ineffective and unnecessary food safety regulations and of licensing requirements for small food producers. <\/p>\n
The statement is a response to the Pennsylvania Ag Departments search in January of Amos Millers Bird-in-Hand farm. <\/p>\n
The visit was part of an investigation into two foodborne illnesses suspected of coming from his raw dairy products. <\/p>\n
The state subsequently secured an injunction to keep Miller from selling raw dairy products as it pursues a lawsuit to stop his practice of selling raw milk without a state-required license. <\/p>\n
Miller has become a cause celebre for critics of government regulation, who have in turn taken some heat for their position. <\/p>\n
Late-night host Stephen Colbert recently mocked Donald Trump Jr. for tweeting favorably about Miller. <\/p>\n
Millers supporters say his products have helped them deal with serious health conditions and they understand his products arent state-inspected. <\/p>\n
Public health authorities say studies have not shown health benefits from raw milk, and say raw milk carries a heightened risk of bacterial contamination compared to pasteurized milk. <\/p>\n
Milk pasteurization has drastically reduced the number of foodborne illnesses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. <\/p>\n
The Libertarian Party of Pennsylvanias guiding principles include individual liberty and personal responsibility, a free-market economy, and non-interventionist foreign policy. <\/p>\n
The party says it defends everyones right to engage in any activity as long as it doesnt violate the rights of others. <\/p>\n
As of November, Pennsylvanias 42,000 registered Libertarians made up 0.4% of the states electorate. <\/p>\n
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