1984 Outbreak of Campylobacter jejuni Infections Linked to Consumption of Certified Raw Milk, California
Kindergarten children and adults visited a certified raw milk bottling plant in southern California where they were given ice cream, kefir, and milk. A few days later several of them became ill due to infections caused by Campylobacter jejuni.
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campy, c.+jejuni, campylobacteriosis, campylobacter+jejuni, california, dairy, unpasteurized milk, raw milkOverview
| Outbreak began: | June 1984 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CA |
| Pathogen: | Campylobacter |
| Vehicle(s): | Milk |
| Location(s): | Bottling plant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 12 |
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