2018 Outbreak of E. coli O157 Linked to Raw Milk, Tennessee
In June 2018 Knox County Health Department in Tennessee investigated an outbreak of E. coli O157 associated with consumption of raw milk produced by French Broad Farm. Ten children were ill. These children had the same genetic strain of E. coli O157 found in cow manure samples gathered at the farm.
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| Outbreak began: | June 2018 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | TN |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | raw milk animal contact |
| Location(s): | Home |
| Brand name(s): | French Broad Farm |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 10 |
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