2016 Outbreak of STEC linked to Consumption of Raw Milk, Golden Valley Guernseys, Virginia
In March 2016 local and state public health, laboratory and agriculture agencies investigated an outbreak of Shiga Toxin E. coli (STEC) among members of a herd share. Prior to symptom onset, ill persons consumed raw (unpasteurized) milk produced by Golden Valley Guernseys, a dairy located in Rixeyville, Virginia. As many as 14 persons were ill. The majority were children. Three developed hemolytic uremic syndrome.
STEC was not isolated from any environmental or milk specimens collected at the farm. Non-O157 STEC was detected in a sample of milk collected from a private household. The isolate from this specimen was indistinguishable by PFGE to a isolate cultured in a patient's specimen.
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| Outbreak began: | March 2016 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | VA |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7, Shiga toxin E. coli |
| Vehicle(s): | Milk |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Brand name(s): | Golden Valley Guernseys |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 14 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 3 |