Cozy Vale Raw Milk Potential Source of E. coli Outbreak
Cozy Vale Creamery of Tenino, Wash. is recalling raw milk products because of possible E. coli contamination.
The recall was issued after the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)
discovered E.coli in the milking parlor and processing areas on environmental swabs taken from the dairy. Since August, three Cozy Vale customers have contracted E. coli infections.
The recall includes raw whole milk, raw skim milk and raw cream with “best if used by” dates up to and including December 6. The recalled milk products sold in pint, quart, half-gallon and gallon containers were sold at the on-farm store at 7018 Churchill Road, Tenino, WA and at the following locations:
Marlene’s Market, 2951 S. 38th St., Tacoma, WA
Marlene’s Market, 2565 S. Gateway Center Pl., Federal Way, WA
Mt. Community Co-op, 105 Carter St., Eatonville WA
Olympia Food Co-op, 3111, Pacific Ave., Olympia, WA
Olympia Food Co-op, 921 Rogers, Olympia, WA
Olympia Local Foods, 2442 Mottman Rd S.W., Turnwater, WA
Yelm Co-op, 404 1st St., Yelm WA
Although the state of Washington permits the sale of raw milk, WSDA warns consumers that there are serious potential health risks associated with it.
The E.coli lawyers at PritzkerOlsen can answer legal questions about an illness or hospitalization associated with this recall. Contact them for a free consultation by calling 1 (888) 377-8900 (TOLL FREE) or by submitting information online here.
