NY: DEPARTMENT OF AG WARNS SARATOGA COUNTY CONSUMERS ABOUT RAW MILK
News Date February 02, 2010
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and the State Department of Health warned consumers in Saratoga County and surrounding areas not to consume "unpasteurized" raw milk due to possible Campylobacter contamination. The state Health Department reported 5 incidents of Campylobacter enteritis, from people who have consumed raw unpasteurized milk purchased from Willow Marsh Farm. The farm has voluntarily suspended milk sales since it was first notified of the reported illnesses on January 22.
Preliminary tests concluded today at the New York State Food Laboratory found that raw unpasteurized milk produced at Willow Marsh Farm may be contaminated with Campylobacter. Final test results will be available in the coming week. If the raw milk sample is confirmed positive for Campylobacter, the producer will be prohibited from selling raw milk until the product is free of pathogens. (Contact: Bob Ehart or Amy Mann)