Who serves raw milk to kids in grade 4; at least 16 sick

Posted: June 14th, 2011 - 8:10pm by Doug Powell

At least 16 people have been sickened by an outbreak of foodborne illness which started at North Cape Elementary School in Wisconsin.

"We are in the process of doing an investigation," said Cheryl Mazmanian, director and health officer for the Western Racine County Health Department.

The incident apparently began about June 3 when a number of foods were served at a celebration for fourth-graders. Symptoms - diarrhea and similar gastrointestinal problems - were first reported about June 6, she said.

"Raw milk was served. We have not pinpointed it as that."

The 16 people infected includes family members who contracted the germs brought home from the school.

Mazmanian the public health type, actually said, As in similar cases, prevention comes down to washing hands and practicing good hygiene.

How about don’t serve raw milk to little kids?
 

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Tags: food safety, Kids, Milk, Raw, Sick, Wisconsin

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Anonymous says:

Unbelievable health officer response. Was she a car salesman before becoming health officer?

Posted on June 14th, 2011 - 8:51pm

Mary says:

Egads. I actually don't care if adults choose to drink raw milk. In fact, some of the most annoying foodies I hope drink a lot of it. Giving it to their kids is entirely flawed, and makes me feel bad for the kids. But giving it to other people's kids ought to be criminal.

Posted on June 14th, 2011 - 9:51pm

Rob says:

I'd be curious to know, seeing that the local farm has not issues with Wisconsin's State of Agriculture, how and where does she raise her milk cows. Raw milk is definitely dangerous if the animal is fed and maintained in an unhealthy environment. I wouldn't drink raw milk from a CAFO source. If a small dairy operation follows in the same suit as a larger one, I wouldn't drink from them either. A sick animal gives sick milk. I feel that all the facts haven't been reported.

Posted on June 22nd, 2011 - 1:10am

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