2010 Outbreak of Salmonella Newport Infections Associated with Redmond Farms/Real Foods Market Raw Milk, Utah

Consumption of unpasteurized milk was linked to an outbreak of salmonellosis in Utah. Ten outbreak associated cases were identified. No one was hospitalized and no one died. All of the affected people had purchased raw milk from Real Foods Markets in Orem and Heber City, Utah. The milk was produced by Redmond Farms, a Utah-based dairy. Samples of raw milk produced at the dairy between April 5 to April 22 tested positive for the outbreak strain of Salmonella Newport. On May 12, the dairy was permitted to resume sales of unpasteurized milk after passing coliform testing.

Overview

Outbreak began:April 2010
Affected country:US
States/territories:UT
Pathogen:Salmonella
Vehicle(s):Milk
Location(s):Retail
Brand name(s):Real Foods Market, Redmond Farm
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:10
Number hospitalized:1

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