Campylobacter Suspected As Raw Milk Contaminant

milk Southeastern Wisconsin has been pinpointed as the area in which unpasteurized milk, contaminated with Campylobacter jejuni, was consumed.

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So far, there have been 13 confirmed cases after residents in the area either drank the milk, or came into contact with individuals drinking the milk, between August 14 and 20. Both the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection have issued statements regarding the same.

Campylobacter food poisoning symptoms may include diarrhea (often bloody), cramping, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, muscle pain, and fever within 2-5 days after being exposed to Campylobacter. The illness typically lasts for one week, although recovery can take up to 10 days.

For to learn more about Campylobacter, please see Campylobacter Information.

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