Yes, raw milk sales are legal in Utah under strict conditions. Utah permits the sale of raw milk directly from farms to consumers via herd-share agreements or on-farm retail, but prohibits retail sales in stores. The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) enforces testing and labeling requirements, including monthly bacterial and somatic cell counts. Recent 2026 compliance shifts mandate additional pathogen testing for E. coli and Salmonella to align with FDA guidance.
Key Regulations for Raw Milk in Utah
- Herd-Share Agreements Only: Raw milk must be distributed through private herd-share contracts where consumers own a share of the dairy herd. Direct retail sales from farms are permitted, but commercial sales to grocery stores are banned.
- UDAF Oversight and Testing: Dairies must comply with UDAF’s monthly testing protocols, including limits on E. coli (≤10 CFU/mL), Salmonella (absent in 25mL), and somatic cell counts (≤750,000 cells/mL). Failure to meet standards results in immediate suspension.
- Labeling and Consumer Disclosures: Containers must display a UDAF-approved warning label stating raw milk is unpasteurized and may contain harmful pathogens. Shared-risk disclaimers are required in herd-share agreements.