2023 Outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis and E. coli O111 Linked to Raw Milk, Minnesota

On September 1, 2023, Minnesota health officials announced an outbreak of 8 cases of Cryptosporidium parvum. One person was infected with both Cryptosporidium parvum and E. coli O111:H8.

All people who became ill with gastrointestinal symptoms in early August reported purchasing or consuming raw milk Healthy Harvest Farm and Kitchen prior to onset of illness. Four of them were children under the age of 10 and one was hospitalized.

The Minnesota Department of Health press release notes that the milk may have been labeled natural A2 milk, and consumers might have been unaware that the milk had not been pasteurized.

Overview

Outbreak began:August 2023
Affected country:US
States/territories:MN
Pathogen:Cryptosporidium parvum, E. coli O111:H8
Vehicle(s):Milk
Location(s):Retail, Private Home
Brand name(s):Healthy Harvest Farm and Kitchen
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:8
Number hospitalized:1

Sources & documents

Report / reference links
Outbreak documents