11 people reported ill, 2 hospitalized after consuming unpasteurized milk
Health officials in Louisiana are investigating an outbreak of Campylobacter illnesses linked to the consumption of unpasteurized milk.
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Eleven individuals have fallen ill after consuming raw milk in Louisiana. Two of those affected have required hospitalization, according to reports from state health authorities.
Coverage from outlets including the Louisiana Illuminator, WDSU, NOLA.com, and WBRZ emphasizes that the Louisiana Department of Health is actively investigating the source of the illnesses. Simply Recipes notes that the outbreak has been identified as Campylobacter.
Public health agencies are currently working to determine the scope of the contamination. Future updates are expected as health departments continue their investigation into the unpasteurized milk products.
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Quick answers
How many people are ill?
Eleven people have been reported ill.
How many people are hospitalized?
Two people have been hospitalized.
What is the cause of the illnesses?
The illnesses are linked to the consumption of unpasteurized, or raw, milk contaminated with Campylobacter.
Coverage (5)
- Health Departments Investigating Campylobacter Outbreak Linked to Raw Milk—Here’s What You Need To Know Simply Recipes · 1d ago
- Raw milk sickens 11 people in Louisiana; health officials investigate Louisiana Illuminator · 1d ago
- Louisiana health officials investigate illnesses linked to raw milk WDSU · 1d ago
- 11 people sick, including 2 hospitalizations, from drinking raw milk in Louisiana, LDH says NOLA.com · 1d ago
- 11 people reported ill, 2 hospitalized after consuming unpasteurized milk WBRZ · 1d ago
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