2014 Outbreak of E. coli Linked to Raw Milk, Kentucky
In September 2014 five children in Hardin, Oldham, and Boone counties, Kentucky were infected with E. coli O157:H7 after drinking raw/unpasteurized milk. Four of the 5 children developed hemolytic uremic syndrome.
- Outbreak began:
- Unknown 2014
- Affected Country:
- US
- Affected States/Territories:
- Kentucky
- Organism(s):
-
- E. coli O157:H7
- Vehicle(s):
- Dairy, milk, unpasteurized
- Molecular Results Available:
- Unknown
- Test Results:
- None
- Location(s):
- Unknown
- Brand Name(s):
- Unknown
- Total ill:
- 5
- Number ill by Case Definition Known:
- Unknown
- Number Laboratory Confirmed Cases:
- N/A
- Number Probable Cases:
- N/A
- Number Possible Cases:
- N/A
- Anyone Hospitalized:
- Unknown
- Number Hospitalized:
- Unknown
- Any Deaths:
- Unknown
- Number Dead:
- Unknown
- Any References:
- No
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- References:
- Courier-Journal News Report, Oct. 2, 2014