Tucker Adkins Dairy Campylobacteriosis Outbreak Linked to Raw Milk Distributed in NC, Reports FDA
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Our Campylobacter attorneys are investigating an outbreak of campylobacteriosis in three people who consumed raw milk from Tucker Adkins Dairy in York, South Carolina. The three confirmed cases and another five probable cases are from three different households and each case reports that prior to becoming ill they consumed raw milk that was obtained from Tucker Adkins Dairy on June 14, 2011, according to the FDA. The onset of illness in these cases occurred in mid June. One person was hospitalized.
"We are currently representing people seriously sickened by raw milk and raw milk products," said attorney Fred Pritzker. "None of our clients realized that raw milk can contain dangerous pathogens, including Campylobacter and E. coli. Sellers of this dangerous product should be held accountable for the harm done."
The raw milk associated with the illness was in one-gallon containers and was distributed in North Carolina by a courier. It is unknown whether the raw milk may have been distributed in other states.
Symptoms of campylobacteriosis may include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, headache and body ache. Most healthy individuals recover quickly from illness caused by raw milk. However, some people may develop Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS).
If consumers of raw milk are experiencing one or more of these symptoms after consuming raw milk or food products made from raw milk, they should contact their health care provider immediately.
If you or a family member is diagnosed with campylobacteriosis, contact our attorneys for a free consultation.
