If Your Milk Carton Doesn't Say This, the CDC Says Don't Drink It By John Quinn of Best Life | If Your Milk Carton Doesn't Say This, the CDC Says Don't Drink It You're used to looking at your milk carton to make sure it's not expired, that it's the percentage of fat you're looking for, or that it comes from a nut you're not allergic to. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has another factor you need to consider. They warn that if your milk’s label doesn’t say that it’s been pasteurized, you should avoid it. To learn more about this milk warning, read on, and for another kitchen staple to steer clear of, check out If You Have This Meat at Home, Throw It Away Now, USDA Says.