Outbreak of Campylobacter infections traced to raw milk spurs state warning

Outbreak of Campylobacter infections traced to raw milk spurs state warning

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is alerting customers to instantly dispose of all Conoco View Dairy raw milk offered or dropped off in specific counties due to the fact that of reports of campylobacter infections.

The unpasteurized, raw milk was offered in Cumberland, Juniata, Perry, Snyder, and York Counties, and provided direct to homes or drop-off points in Cumberland, Dauphin, Juniata, and Perry Counties.

The farming department ran tests after 11 reports of campylobacteriosis health problems in December and January and validated Campylobacter contamination in the dairy’s items.

While the source of the germs is clear, every particular production date might not be identified. All items, consisting of those in customers’ freezers, ought to be disposed of, according to the break out statement from the state.

Individuals with Campylobacter infections typically have diarrhea which is frequently bloody, fever, and stomach cramps, and might have queasiness and throwing up. Signs generally begin 2 to 5 days after infection and last about one week. Anybody who took in the milk needs to consult their doctors if they end up being ill.

Info about drinking raw milk can be discovered on the Centers for Disease Control site.

Conoco View Dairy raw milk was offered in plastic pints, quart, and gallons, along with glass quarts. Products were cost the dairy’s retail outlet at 410 Clarks Run Road in Blain, Perry County, and the retail areas noted below. The dairy likewise provides their items straight to homes in Dauphin, Perry, and Juniata County and at drop-off points in Harrisburg, Carlisle, Enola, and Mechanicsburg.

Cumberland County

Maple Lane Farm, Carlisle

Spring Garden Greenhouse Carlisle

Juniata County

Pallet Grocery, McAlisterville

Perry County

Blain Market, Blain

Leids Market, Loysville

Lighthouse Health Foods, Newport

Horizon Bargains, Newport

Snyder County

Whispering Pines Fruit Farm, Mount Pleasant Mills

York County

Castle Creek,

Dillsburg

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