An outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 occurred in Orleans County, Vermont, among people who had consumed unpasteurized milk or unpasteurized ice cream. The milk likely originated from a local producer. No milk was tested so no confirmation of the source was made. At least two people had consumed ice cream made with raw milk while at a picnic. Even if the link with milk had been proved, Vermont did not have the regulatory authority to recall the milk.