For Immediate Release: June 4, 2015
Contact: Deanne Thompson, dthompson@ochca.com, 714-834-2178
CAMPYLOBACTER CASES ASSOCIATED WITH CONSUMPTION OF RAW GOAT MILK
Orange County has confirmed three cases of campylobacteriosis infection associated with consumption of raw goat milk distributed by Claravale Farm of San Benito County, California. All three patients are young children less than 5 years of age. One patient was hospitalized, and all of them are expected to recover.
The raw goat milk was distributed throughout the state, and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is leading an investigation to determine if there are additional cases. While the CDPH investigation is ongoing the Health Care Agency advises against consuming Claravale Farm raw goat milk. Continue reading