BRIDGEWATER, Conn — Raw milk from a Bridgewater dairy farm distributed to local farm stands and grocers is being recalled after two people got sick from drinking it.
The Connecticut Dept. of Agriculture (DoAg) is recalling bottled raw milk from Nature View Dairy in Bridgewater after two people recently got sick from a bacteria called Campylobacter. Bottled raw milk was sampled and tested, and researchers detected the bacteria in the milk, DoAg said.
Nature View Dairy is working with DoAg to stop sales of all raw milk products and stop distribution at farm stores, natural food stores and grocers. A list of some of the farms and stores that sell Nature View Dairy bottled raw milk can be found here. The Wayback Machine indicates that the list was updated between fall 2023 and spring 2024.
“Consumers should be cautious when ingesting raw milk products, especially those in high-risk categories,” said Agriculture Commissioner Bryan P. Hurlburt. “Our agency is dedicated to ensuring that all farm products are safe for consumption through routine sampling and testing on the farm as well as working in tandem with our sister agency on investigations to protect public health.”
Anyone with bottled raw milk from Nature View Dairy is encouraged to stop drinking it, throw it out or return the bottled raw milk from where they bought it for a full refund.
Campylobacter is the main cause of human foodborne illness and can be found in raw milk and undercooked meats, according to DoAg. Symptoms start two to five days after consuming an affected product and can last about a week. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, along with vomiting and nausea.
Pasteurized milk offers the same nutritional benefits as raw milk but without the risks of foodborne illness, according to state health officials.
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