Raw milk products produced by Organic Pastures of Fresno County have been released from a statewide quarantine that began May 10. CDFA imposed the quarantine in response to the detection of campylobacter bacteria, and notification from the California Department of
Campylobacter Blog
Surveillance & Analysis on Campylobacter News & Outbreaks
The Campylobacter Blog, published by Marler Clark, Inc., PS, focuses on legal issues and public health concerns related to Campylobacter infections, particularly those linked to foodborne outbreaks. The blog covers topics such as raw milk contamination, recalls of dairy and shellfish products, outbreak investigations, and the health risks posed by Campylobacter bacteria. It provides updates on regulatory actions, public health advisories, and legal responses to food safety incidents involving Campylobacter. The blog also addresses the impact of these infections on vulnerable populations and discusses litigation strategies for victims of foodborne illnesses.
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Raw Milk Outbreak and Recall – Campylobacter
Raw milk, raw skim milk (non-fat), raw cream and raw butter produced by Organic Pastures Dairy of Fresno County is the subject of a statewide recall and quarantine order announced by California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Whiteford. The quarantine order…
Campylobacter and Cryptosporidium Linked to Raw Milk E. coli Outbreak
According to Pregon Press Reports, Oregon health officials suspect two more illnesses are part of a raw milk outbreak traced nearly three weeks ago to a farm near Wilsonville.
William Keene, senior epidemiologist with Oregon Public Health, said the two…
Campylobacter in Chickens Down in UK
One in five chicken products sold in UK supermarkets are contamined with campylobacter, according to a new investigation by Which?
Which? tested standard, oranic and free-range whole chickens and chicken portions from Aldi, Asda, The Co-operative, Lidl, M&S, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s,…
Bad Bug Book – Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins – Second Edition – Campylobacter jejuni
Bad Bug Book – Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins – Second Edition
1. Organism
Campylobacter jejuni is a non-sporeforming, Gram-negative rod with a curved- to S- shaped morphology. Many strains display motility, which is associated with the presence of…
California Announces Raw Milk Recall – Claravale Farm, Campylobacter
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) today announced a recall of “raw milk, raw nonfat milk and raw cream produced by Claravale Farm of San Benito County.”
The action was based on results of testing that revealed the…
California Continues to Investigate Campylobacter Outbreak
Food Safety News reports that California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is still conducting an epidemiologic investigation into an outbreak of Campylobacter. According to a statement, “CDPH cannot provide any other details until the investigation is completed.”
Food Safety News reported on February…
What’s Wrong With Kansas? Raw Milk Campylobacter Outbreak
According to a press release form the Kansas State Department of Agriculture, since 2007; there have been three outbreaks of disease associated with consumption of raw milk in Kansas. In October 2007, 68 people became ill due to consuming cheese…
Family Cow Dairy – Largest Campylobacter Outbreak in Pennsylvania
The number of people who became sick with an intestinal infection after drinking raw milk from a Franklin County farm continues to rise.
As of today, the Pennsylvania Department of Health said 78 cases of campylobacter bacteria are connected to…
Your Family Cow Campylobacter Outbreak – Biggest in Pennsylvania History?
Another day, another update, and more people sick. The number ill in the campylobacter outbreak has now reportedly risen to 77:
Pennsylvania Department of Health officials said Thursday that the total number of cases continued to increase. The department has…