Idaho campylobacter outbreak linked to raw milk sickens at least 60 people
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Summary
Idaho health officials are investigating a campylobacter outbreak linked to raw, unpasteurized milk. At least 60 patients have been identified, with 45 confirmed positive for campylobacteriosis. All consumed raw milk before falling ill. Two dairies—one in northern Idaho and another undisclosed location—have been identified as sources but have not been publicly named.
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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reports that 60 patients have been identified with at least 45 of them specifically testing positive for campylobacteriosis.
All 60 of the patients consumed raw milk before becoming sick.
The health department has identified two dairies as sources of the implicated unpasteurized milk, but has not yet named them.
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