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Organic Pastures Dairy Company (OPDC) & & Raw Farm LLC– Started OPDC in 2000 — Changed name to Raw Farm LLC in 2020
Organic Pastures Dairy Company Recalls and Outbreaks:
- September 2006 Raw Milk E.coli Outbreak: 6 ill/2 HUS
- September 2007 Raw Cream Listeria Recall
- December 2007 Raw Milk Campylobacter Outbreak: 8 ill
- September 2008 Raw Cream Campylobacter Recall
- November 2011 Raw Milk E.coli Outbreak: 5 ill/3 HUS
- May 2012 Campylobacter Raw Milk/Cream Outbreak: 10 ill, reported diseases from Jan. thru April
- October 2015 Campylobacter Raw Milk Recall
- January 2016 E.coli Raw Milk Outbreak: 9 ill/2 HUS
2023 Raw Farm LLC Recalls and Outbreaks:
May 2023 Campylobacter Raw Milk Recall
August 2023 Salmonella Cheese Recall
October 2023 Salmonella Raw Milk Outbreak and Recall:
San Diego County– 12 diseases
Orange County– 7 diseases
Here is the 2023-2024 variation– E. coli Outbreak and Recall:
Since February 16, 2024, an overall of 10 individuals contaminated with the break out pressure of E. coli have actually been reported from 4 states– California, Utah, Colorado and Texas. Health problems began on dates varying from October 18, 2023, to January 29, 2024. Of 9 individuals with info readily available, 4 have actually been hospitalized and 1 established hemolytic uremic syndrome, a severe condition that can trigger kidney failure. No deaths have actually been reported.
Public health detectives are utilizing the PulseNet system to determine health problems that might belong to this break out. CDC PulseNet handles a nationwide database of DNA finger prints of germs that trigger foodborne diseases. DNA fingerprinting is carried out on germs utilizing a technique called entire genome sequencing (WGS). WGS revealed that germs from ill individuals's samples are carefully associated genetically. This recommends that individuals in this break out got ill from the exact same food.
State and regional public health authorities are talking to individuals about the foods they consumed in the week before they got ill. Of the 8 individuals spoke with, 6 (75%) reported consuming RAW FARM LLC brand name raw cheddar cheese. This portion was substantially greater than the 4.9% of participants who reported consuming any raw milk cheese in the FoodNet Population Survey– a study that assists approximate how frequently individuals consume numerous foods connected to diarrheal health problem. This distinction recommends that individuals in this break out got ill from consuming RAW FARM LLC brand name raw cheddar cheese.
CDC recommends individuals not to consume, offer, or serve RAW FARM brand name raw cheddar cheese while the examination is continuous. Remembered Raw Cheddar obstructs and shredded cheese items. Cost merchants across the country– Original Flavor: all sizes of blocks and shredded plans and Cheddar with included Jalapeño Flavor: all sizes of blocks and shredded bundles.
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