An El Ranchero Salmonella and Campylobacter outbreak in North Carolina has sickened at least six people, according to a press release from the Toe River Health District (TRHD), which is located in Ledger, North Carolina. Four people who live in Mitchell county and two who live in Vancey county have been diagnosed with Salmonella infections. Some of these people have also been diagnosed with Campylobacter infections. The health department states that they have been in contact with all of these patients, and will not share any more information about them. That means we will not know the patient age range, or whether or not anyone has been hospitalized. Apparently illnesses started on or after May 18, 2026. That restaurant is located at 2o3 Locust Street in Spruce Pine. Public … [Read more...]
Two Campylobacter Raw Milk Outbreaks Sicken Dozens in Idaho
Two Campylobacter raw milk outbreaks have sickened dozens in Idaho, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Almost 60 people have been affected since May 19, 2026. People consumed the milk from two dairies located in that state, which have not yet been named. At least 45 people have tested positive for campylobacteriosis. The notice stated that some of the patients have not been tested. Interviews of patients are ongoing, and more ill persons may be identified. The notice did not state the ages of the patients, or whether or not anyone has been hospitalized. One of the dairies is located in northern Idaho and one is located in southern Idaho. The Idaho Division of Public Health is collaborating with these local health departments on the investigation: Panhandle … [Read more...]
Campylobacter Outbreak Associated With Horning Farms in NY
A press release from the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) states that a Campylobacter outbreak is associated with raw milk from Horning Family Farms in Jefferson County. That farm is located at 29415 Fults Road in Evan Mills, New York. On December 15, 2025, the New York State Department of Health reported two illnesses with possible associations to this raw milk. The press release did not state the ages of those patients, whether or not they have been hospitalized, or illness onset dates. In response to the illness report, an inspector from AGM collected milk from the farm. It tested positive for Campylobacter jejuni. On December 19, 2025, the producer was notified of a preliminary positive test result. On December 22, 2025, testing confirmed the presence of … [Read more...]
Increase in Campylobacter and STEC in Idaho in Raw Milk Drinkers
There is an increase in Campylobacter and STEC infections linked to raw milk in Idaho, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Since August 1, 2025, at least 23 cases of Campylobacter infections, including six children under the age of 12, along with three cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections, have been reported among raw milk consumers in that state. No raw milk producer, dairy, or grocery store was named in the outbreak notice. All the notice said was that, "People should be aware of possible health risks before consuming raw, unpasteurized dairy products or providing such products to family members, particularly people who might be at higher risk for illness, including young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those who are … [Read more...]
Possible Campylobacter Outbreak at Stripe’s Workplace Cafeteria
A possible Campylobacter outbreak has occurred at Stripe's workplace cafeteria in Seattle, Washington. Five people were sickened in September 2025. The investigation into the outbreak is complete, according to the King County Health Department. That business is located at 920 5th Avenue, floor 19, in Seattle. The meal was eaten on September 15, 2025, and the illness onset date range was from September 17 to September 18, 2025. This cafeteria is for Stripe employee3s and is typically not open to the public. Public health officials think that people got sick from eating chicken liver pate. The five people all had similar symptoms, including diarrhea, including some bloody diarrhea, stomach pain, fever, and joint pain. They all tested positive for Campylobacter. Symptoms usually … [Read more...]
Raw Milk Campylobacter Outbreak in Illinois Sickens Eleven
A raw milk Campylobacter outbreak in Illinois has sickened at least eleven people, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The cases "appear to be linked" to the consumption of raw milk from a "common source." The news release did not identify the brand of raw milk or the dairy that produced it. Public health officials are using this outbreak as a warning to the public about the potential dangerous of unpasteurized milk. IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra said in a statement, "Pasteurization is one of the greatest public health successes of the last century. It helps keep milk and dairy products safe for everyone to enjoy. Raw milk skips this important step and can carry dangerous germs that may cause serious illness, especially in young children, older people, and … [Read more...]
Keely Farms Dairy Raw Milk Outbreak Sickens 21 in FL
A Keely Farms Dairy raw milk outbreak has sickened at least 21 people in Florida, including six children under the age of 10, according to the Florida Department of Health. The original notice was updated with the name of the raw milk provider. That farm is located in New Smyrna Beach in Volusia County in Florida. Seven people have been hospitalized, and severe complications have been reported in two patients. This outbreak started on January 24, 2025. The complications of both Campylobacter and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections can be severe. For Campylobacter, the complication is Guillain-Barré syndrome, which can cause whole body paralysis that may be temporary or permanent. For a STEC infection, the complication is hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which is a … [Read more...]
Meadow View Jerseys Raw Milk Campylobacter Outbreak
A Meadow View Jerseys raw milk Campylobacter outbreak has sickened an unknown number of consumers, according to news reports. That dairy is located at 172 South Farmersville Road in Leola, Pennsylvania. The milk is being recalled. There is no information about this recall and outbreak on the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture web site, but the public was informed via a press release. And there is no information about where this milk was sold, but last year the same farm recalled raw milk for Campylobacter contamination and listed where the milk was sold. This information may or may not be current. We don't know how many people are sickened, if anyone has been hospitalized, patient illness onset dates, or the age range. Any Meadow View Jerseys raw milk purchased since April … [Read more...]
Nature View Dairy Raw Milk Campylobacter Outbreak in CT
A Nature View Dairy raw milk Campylobacter outbreak in Connecticut has sickened at least two people, according to the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. The illnesses were confirmed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health. The dairy is located in Bridgewater, Connecticut. A stop sale and recall has been issued by the Department of Agriculture. The dairy is complying with a voluntary recall of all raw milk products from retail distribution locations in Connecticut, which include farm stores, natural food stores, and grocers. Agriculture Commissioner Bryan P. Hurlburt said in a statement, "Consumers should be cautious when ingesting raw milk products, especially those in high-risk categories. Our agency is dedicated to ensuring that all farm products are safe for … [Read more...]
Paradise Grove Dairy Raw Milk Campylobacter Outbreak in Idaho
A Paradise Grove raw milk Campylobacter outbreak in Idaho has sickened at least 18 people, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. The Idaho Division of Public Health is collaborating with Central District Health (CDH), Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH), and Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) in this ongoing investigation. All 18 patients reported drinking raw milk before they got sick, and 17 patients said they drank raw milk that was produced by Pacific Grove Dairy in Jefferson County before getting sick. That dairy distributes milk to many stores across southern Idaho. CDH and EIPH are conducting interviews with these patients. The dairy voluntary stopped producing the milk on August 2, 2024, inspected and repaired equipment, and increased the … [Read more...]
