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HB 2846

Modifies provisions relating to the selling of raw milk, raw milk products, or cream

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Durnell and 1 co-sponsor

Missouri allows the retail sale of Missouri-produced raw milk and related products in certain outlets, with strict labeling warning of potential illness from unpasteurized products

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Bill Summary · HB 2846

Purpose and intent

HB 2846 seeks to modify Missouri law governing the sale of raw milk, raw milk products, and cream. The bill repeals existing sections and enacts two new sections that redefine terms and set conditions for selling raw dairy products. The core goal is to allow retail sale of Missouri-produced raw milk and related products in certain settings, while imposing labeling and health-testing requirements.

Key provisions and changes

  • Definitions clarified and updated (196.931).
    The bill provides precise definitions for terms used throughout the raw milk regulatory framework, including:

    • Grade A pasteurized milk and Grade A raw milk for pasteurization
    • Graded fluid milk and graded fluid milk products (including various cream and dairy product categories)
    • Manufacturing raw milk
    • Milk plant and milk plant operator
    • Milk producer
    • Official rating agency and survey
    • Raw milk product and retail raw milk or cream
    • State agencies (Department of Agriculture, Department of Health and Senior Services) and State Milk Board

  • Retail sale of raw milk and raw milk products (196.935).
    The bill generally requires that graded fluid milk and graded fluid milk products be produced, transported, processed, labeled, distributed, and sold under state milk inspection, with pasteurization requirements for products sold to final consumers or to restaurants, soda fountains, groceries, etc. However, it creates an exception:

    • Retail raw milk, cream, or raw milk products produced in Missouri may be sold at grocery stores, farmers markets, or similar establishments provided they are clearly labeled with a warning:
      “WARNING: This product has not been pasteurized and, therefore, may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, and persons with

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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