Ohio Cow Share Program Unpasteurized, Raw Milk 2006
Three members of a cow-share program in Darke County, Ohio, were infected with Campylobacter. All three drank whole, unpasteurized milk from the dairy, and this was determined to be the cause of their illnesses. The health department investigated the outbreak after a four year-old and 63-year-old both presented at local hospitals with the same Campylobacter strain. The state of Ohio revoked the license of the dairy. Farmers in Ohio were prohibited from selling raw milk for human consumption.
- Outbreak began:
- January 2006
- Affected Country:
- US
- Affected States/Territories:
- Ohio
- Organism(s):
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- Campylobacter
- Vehicle(s):
- Dairy, Milk, Unpasteurized
- Molecular Results Available:
- No
- Test Results:
- None
- Location(s):
- Dairy
- Brand Name(s):
- Total ill:
- 3
- Number ill by Case Definition Known:
- Yes
- Number Laboratory Confirmed Cases:
- 3
- Number Probable Cases:
- 0
- Number Possible Cases:
- 0
- Anyone Hospitalized:
- Yes
- Number Hospitalized:
- 1
- Any Deaths:
- No
- Number Dead:
- 0
- Any References:
- Yes