11 people reported ill, 2 hospitalized after consuming unpasteurized milk
Health officials in Louisiana are investigating a Campylobacter outbreak linked to the consumption of unpasteurized milk.
📍 Where it landed
Health officials in Louisiana launched an investigation into a Campylobacter outbreak linked to unpasteurized milk, with 11 people reporting illness and two requiring hospitalization. The investigation quieted without a definitive conclusion in subsequent reports.
Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
The reporting (5)
- Health Departments Investigating Campylobacter Outbreak Linked to Raw Milk—Here’s What You Need To Know Simply Recipes · 46d ago
- Raw milk sickens 11 people in Louisiana; health officials investigate Louisiana Illuminator · 46d ago
- Louisiana health officials investigate illnesses linked to raw milk WDSU · 46d ago
- 11 people sick, including 2 hospitalizations, from drinking raw milk in Louisiana, LDH says NOLA.com · 46d ago
- 11 people reported ill, 2 hospitalized after consuming unpasteurized milk WBRZ · 46d ago
The brief
Eleven individuals have fallen ill following the consumption of raw milk in Louisiana. According to reports from the Louisiana Department of Health, two of the affected individuals required hospitalization as a result of the illness.
Coverage from outlets including WBRZ, NOLA.com, WDSU, the Louisiana Illuminator, and Simply Recipes emphasizes that a Campylobacter outbreak is currently under investigation. Reports highlight that health officials are actively working to address the situation.
Coverage does not yet specify the source of the raw milk or any potential recalls. Further updates regarding the investigation's progress are pending from the Louisiana Department of Health.
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Quick answers
How many people are sick?
Eleven people have been reported ill.
Has anyone been hospitalized?
Yes, two people were hospitalized after consuming the unpasteurized milk.
What is the suspected cause of the illnesses?
Health departments are investigating a Campylobacter outbreak linked to raw milk consumption.
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