October 24, 2023 – A number of San Diego residents have become sickened by Salmonella poisoning after consuming raw milk produced by a dairy in Fresno, CA.
San Diego health officials have begun investigating a number of claims linking Salmonella to raw, unpasteurized milk produced by Raw Farm LLC, a Fresno, California-based dairy. Initial reports state that at least nine individuals were infected with Salmonella after drinking the raw milk. It is unknown at this time if more individuals have been infected.
Victims of the Salmonella-infected raw milk include a range of ages, from 1 to 41 years old. At least three children have been hospitalized.
It is strongly urged by health officials to avoid eating and drinking milk or geese made from raw milk due to the health risks that have been posed. The warning is most specifically geared towards people who are most vulnerable to sickness including children under 5, the elderly and those who are immunocompromised.
Raw Farm previously linked to Salmonella
Raw Farm LLC has been previously linked to Salmonella cases. The dairy experienced a recall and quarantine of their raw cheddar cheese product following a random sample testing positive for Salmonella. The raw cheddar cheese had been packaged in 1lb. block and were labeled: BEST BY: 03/16/2024 and BATCH# 20230517-1.
