New York Milk Alert
Beech Hill Farms located in Greenwich, New York, has issued a warning concerning raw milk that tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes on March 26th. Twelve people, mainly neighbors and friends of the farm, are believed to have purchased milk that may have been contaminated.
A spokeswomen of the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets estimated that there are about 12 to 20 farms in New York that are allowed to sell raw milk. All farms are inspected monthly and need a permit.
If you develop symptoms of Listeria infection such as fever, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhea and believe you have been exposed to the contaminated milk, you should contact your doctor. If you are diagnosed with a Listeria infection (listeriosis), you should contact a lawyer at Pritzker | Ruohonen immediately by calling toll-free at 1-888-377-8900. If you retain us, we will help you get the tests you need to link your listeriosis to Beech Hill Farms milk. You should save a small amount of milk in the refrigerator for testing in the event you become ill. Write "Do not drink" and our toll-free number on the container.
Listeria infections usually last between 5 to 10 days and have mild symptoms. However, pregnant women are more likely to develop more severe problems such as miscarriage and need to take special precautions such as washing their hands more frequently and cooking foods thoroughly. Also, those with compromised immune systems, such as people with AIDS, cancer or diabetes are more likely to get severe infections that may require hospitalization.
A spokeswomen of the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets estimated that there are about 12 to 20 farms in New York that are allowed to sell raw milk. All farms are inspected monthly and need a permit.
If you develop symptoms of Listeria infection such as fever, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhea and believe you have been exposed to the contaminated milk, you should contact your doctor. If you are diagnosed with a Listeria infection (listeriosis), you should contact a lawyer at Pritzker | Ruohonen immediately by calling toll-free at 1-888-377-8900. If you retain us, we will help you get the tests you need to link your listeriosis to Beech Hill Farms milk. You should save a small amount of milk in the refrigerator for testing in the event you become ill. Write "Do not drink" and our toll-free number on the container.Listeria infections usually last between 5 to 10 days and have mild symptoms. However, pregnant women are more likely to develop more severe problems such as miscarriage and need to take special precautions such as washing their hands more frequently and cooking foods thoroughly. Also, those with compromised immune systems, such as people with AIDS, cancer or diabetes are more likely to get severe infections that may require hospitalization.
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