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Slow Food in the Tetons raw milk linked to foodborne illness outbreak
2 years ago •source jhnewsandguide.com
Wyoming, United States
Raw milk sold through the Slow Food in the Tetons online market has caused illness in 4 children and 1 adult, leaving 2 children hospitalized, the Wyoming Department of Health is investigating it. The afflictions are traced back to either E. coli or Campylobacter bacteria. All victims of the outbreak, which spanned Teton and Lincoln counties, had directly purchased the unpasteurized milk and/or milk-based products online on either September 14th or 21st.The health department has not disclosed the identity of the distributing vendor. Possible symptoms caused by these pathogens include diarrhea, cramping, abdominal pain, fever, and in severe cases with Campylobacter, or E. Coli can lead to more serious blood infections.
The investigation by Wyoming's Public Health Division traced back the source to the consumption of raw milk or raw milk products.
As part of a public health advisory, consumers are reminded that consuming raw milk and raw milk products carries an inherent risk of E. coli and campylobacter illness. The health department is working with the seller and producer to mitigate further spread of illness and has affirmed their cooperation in all related health proceedings.
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that's why we pasteurize milk eh