2021 Outbreak of Campylobacteriosis Associated with Raw Milk, Washington
In March 2021, Washington State Department of Health (DOH), Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and local health investigators in King, Snohomish, Benton, Clark, and Walla Walla counties investigated an outbreak of Campylobacter jejuni associated with consumption of raw milk produced by Dungeness Valley Creamery. Seventeen cases were identified. No one was hospitalized and no one died.
Tags:
raw milk, unpasteurized milk, dairy, dungeness+valley+creameryOverview
| Outbreak began: | March 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WA |
| Pathogen: | Campylobacter jejuni |
| Vehicle(s): | Milk |
| Location(s): | Dairy |
| Brand name(s): | Dungeness Valley Creamery |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 17 |
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