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Provider Farms Raw Milk likely linked to Campylobacteriosis outbreak in Ada County, ID
2 years ago •source cdhd.idaho.gov
Idaho, United States
Central District Health (CDH), in collaboration with the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW), is investigating a campylobacteriosis outbreak likely linked to the consumption of raw milk produced by Provider Farms in Mountain Home. The outbreak affected 5 Ada County residents, with 3 testing positive for campylobacteriosis. Provider Farms distributes directly to consumers at several distribution centers located from Nampa to Burley.Since September 20th, the affected individuals displayed symptoms of this bacterial infection, including diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. These were predominantly among those who admitted to drinking raw milk from Provider Farms.
CDH is conducting interviews with symptomatic patients and getting raw milk samples tested. ISDA is currently working with the raw milk vendor, Provider Farms, to mitigate any ongoing risk to consumers.
The ISDA cautions all those who have purchased raw cow milk products from Provider Farms in the last 30 days to dispose of such products to avoid any potential health hazard. Consumption of raw, unpasteurized dairy products carries associated risks, especially among high-risk groups like young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with compromised immunity.
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