A Dairy Dispute: Ogden Creamery Faces Vandalism Over Raw Milk

Incident Details

• Location: Milk Barn Creamery, Ogden
• Incident: Offensive graffiti protesting raw milk sales
• Discovery: Monday morning by a family friend

About Milk Barn Creamery

• Founded by: The Rose family
• Locations: Several in Utah
• Products:
• Raw milk
• Cream
• Pasteurized ice cream
• Farm Operations:
• Approximately 30 cows
• Ensures a steady supply of fresh dairy

Vandalism Impact

• Message: Offensive and misleading
• Police Report: Filed by Trevor Rose, one of the owners
• Surveillance: No clear image of the vandal captured

Raw Milk Controversy

• Definition: Unpasteurized milk
• Health Authorities' Stance:
• FDA and CDC recommend pasteurization
• Utah Law: Allows raw milk sales under specific conditions

Safety Measures by Milk Barn Creamery

• Liability Waiver: Required on first visit
• Informs customers of potential dangers
• Acknowledges "assumption of risk"
• Testing: Each batch tested by an independent lab
• Meets strict quality and safety standards

Community Reactions

• Support: Outpouring from Ogden community and customers
• Debate: Ongoing discussion about food safety and consumer choice

Milk Barn's Response

• Commitment: Continued farming operations
• Gratitude: Expressed for community support