Raw Milk Possible Cause of Food Poisoning Outbreak in Racine County, Wisconsin
A celebration for fourth graders at North Cape Elementary School in Franksville, Wisconsin is associated with at least 16 cases of food poisoning. Raw milk served at the event may be the source of the illnesses. The Western Racine County Health Department has not pinpointed raw milk as the source, but the investigation is ongoing.
Raw milk is a dangerous product. Past outbreaks have been caused by raw milk contaminated with one or more of the following pathogens:
Our attorneys are representing a man who drank raw milk contaminated with Campylobacter bacteria. He developed Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) and is now totally paralyzed, except for minimal movement of his head and the ability to blink his eyes. He was placed on ventilation equipment and is still unable to breathe on his own.
Our attorneys are also representing several people, children and adults, who were sickened by raw milk cheese contaminated with E. coli O157 that was served at Costco stores during cheese tasting events. One of our clients developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and almost died.
Given the dangers associated with raw milk, it should never have been served to fourth graders without their parents’ consent. Raw milk and raw milk products, for example cheese, should never be served at events where a child or anyone could consume it without knowing what it is or how dangerous it is.
Attorney Fred Pritzker can be contacted at 1-888-377-8900.
