Raw Farm Raw Milk is being recalled for bird flu contamination in California, according to the California Department of Public Health. Raw Farm LLC is located in Fresco County. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the consumption of this product. Since Early October 2024, California has reported 29 confirmed human cases of bird flu. Twenty of those patients had direct contact with infected dairy cows. No person to person spread of bird flu has been detected in California. All cases have been mild and no one has been hospitalized. Because this virus, like all viruses, mutates, it may gain the ability to spread between people. Preventive measures are being taken and public health officials are monitoring animal and human illnesses. The County of Santa Clara Public … [Read more...]
HuHill Farm Raw Milk Recalled in NY For Campylobacter
HuHill Farm raw milk is being recalled in New York state for possible Campylobacter contamination, according to news reports. Testing conducted by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets found the pathogen. HuHill Farm is located at 232 Lighthall Road in Fort Plain, New York. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the consumption of this raw milk. A routine sample collected by an inspector from that Department tested positive for Campylobacter jejuni. On August 1, 2024, the producer was notified about a preliminary positive test result. Further testing that was completed on August 5, 2024 confirmed the presence of the pathogen in the milk sample. The producer cannot sell raw milk until sampling indicates that the product is free from harmful … [Read more...]
Cozy Vale Creamery Recalls Raw Milk For E. coli Contamination
Cozy Vale Creamery, located in Tenino, Washington, is recalling raw milk and raw cream products for possible E. coli contamination. This recall was triggered when routine sampling that was conducted by the Washington State Department of Agriculture revealed the presence of toxin-producing E. coli in retail raw whole milk that was dated 02-18-24. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of these products as of February 16, 2024. This information was provided in an email alert. There is no mention of this recall on the Washington State Department of Agriculture or the Washington State Department of Health web sites yet. The recall notice did not mention the specific serotype of E. coli that was found in the raw milk, but they did add this paragraph, … [Read more...]
Raw Farm Raw Milk Recalled in California For Campylobacter
Raw Farm raw milk is being recalled in California for possible Campylobacter contamination. The milk is produced and packaged by Raw Farm LLC of Fresno County, California. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this unpasteurized milk. The farm is located at 7221 South Jameson Avenue in Fresno. The recall and quarantine order was announced by California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones after Campylobacter was found in the farm's packaged whole raw milk. The milk was sampled and tested by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Routine sampling conducted at the farm found the pathogen. The recalled product is Raw Farm Whole Raw Milk that is packaged in half gallon (64 ounce) and gallon (128 ounce) plastic jugs. The code date … [Read more...]
Salmonella in Next Generation Farm Raw Milk Prompts Recall
Salmonella in Next Generation Farm raw milk has prompted a recall after the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets found the pathogen in that product. Next Generation Farm is located at 9922 County Route 152 in Adams, New York. That is in Jefferson County. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. A sample of the milk that was collected by a government inspector was found to be contaminated. On March 9, 2022, the producer was notified of a preliminary positive test result. Further testing confirmed the presence of Salmonella in the raw milk on March 21, 2022. The producer can no longer sell raw milk until testing indicates that the product is free from pathogens. An update about this recall that was issued on March … [Read more...]
Toboton Creek Raw Whole Milk Recalled For Possible E. coli
Toboton Creek raw whole milk is being voluntarily recalled in Washington state for possible E. coli contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this unpasteurized milk product. The dairy is located in Yelm, Washington. The recalled product is Toboton Creek raw whole milk with best by dates of "2/1" through "2/9" (February 1, 2022 through February 9, 2022). The milk was bottled in half gallon containers and was sold through retail stores in Yelm and Olympia, Washington and was also sold directly to consumers at the Toboton Creek Dairy farm. The recall was triggered after routine sampling conducted by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) found the presence of toxin-producing E. coli bacteria in the dairy's retail raw … [Read more...]
Schoonover Farms Raw Milk and Cream Recalled in WA For Possible E. coli
Schoonover Farms raw milk and cream are being recalled in Washington state for possible E. coli contamination, according to the Washington Department of Health. The dairy is located in Odessa, Washington. No illnesses have been reported to the company as of December 23, 2021 in connection with the consumption of these products. The products are retail raw whole milk and cream. The items have best by dates of December 23, 2021 through January 2, 2022. The milk and cream are packaged in 8-ounce, quart, half-gallon, and 1-gallon bottles. They are sold to local consumers in Odessa, and to Rosauers and Yoke's Fresh Market locations in Spokane, Washington. Retail raw milk is legal to sell and buy in Washington state, but risks to health are serious. A warning label is required on all … [Read more...]
St. John Creamery Raw Goat Milk Recalled For E. coli
St. John Creamery raw goat milk is being voluntarily recalled for possible E. coli contamination in Washington state. The same product was recalled in September 2021 for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No known illnesses are associated with the consumption of this recalled goat milk at this time. The recalled product is St. John Creamery raw goat milk that is bottled in half-gallon and one-pint containers. It was sold at the dairy's on farm store, directly to private customers in drop groups, and at retail stores in western Washington state. The milk has best by dates through 110521 (November 5, 2021). It is legal to sell and buy raw milk in Washington state, but all of these products must have a warning label that details the risks of consumption. You can see a … [Read more...]