St. John Creamery in Lake Stevens, Washington is recalling refrigerated and frozen raw goat’s milk that was sold in the western part of that state. The Washington State Department of Agriculture testing found E. coli O157:H7 bacteria in the milk. The samples are being tested again by a third lab.
The bottles of raw goat’s milk have brown caps and a sell by date of July 29, 2013 and later. The creamery sells milk for human consumption and for pets. If you purchased this product, return it to the place of purchase for a refund. No illnesses have been reported to date.
E. coli O157:H7 is a dangerous bacteria that can cause serious illness. Symptoms include severe abdominal cramps, watery and/or bloody diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and a mild fever. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, see your doctor. Complications of an E. coli O157:H7 illness include hemolytic uremic syndrome, a potentially deadly illness that destroys the kidneys and red blood cells.
