The Campylobacter outbreak that left more than 300 people in Saratoga Springs ill and triggered a boil order appears to be receding, according to the Utah County Department of Health.

“We’re thinking that the outbreak is decreasing out there,” said Joy Holbrook, a nurse epidemiologist with the department. “It has been several days since we’ve…

The UCHD continues its epidemiological investigation of campylobacter in the Saratoga Springs area. With the assistance of the Utah Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "Case Definitions" have been established. These are used to classify individuals for statistical reporting purposes, and gives public health the opportunity to find trends in…

Utah health officials have linked a Campylobacter outbreak to raw milk purchased from Ropelato Dairy in Ogden, Utah.

The Utah Department of Health announced Monday it has suspended the dairy’s permit to sell unpasteurized milk due to the outbreak. Nine individuals in Weber, Davis and Cache counties, all of whom have since recovered, were diagnosed…

Press reports that the Mercy Family Health Line is reporting an increase in call volume of patients who have diarrhea and abdominal pain issues. Health officials say hand washing is the best preventative measure you can take.  To treat it, get plenty of fluids. Water is best, and keep the diet bland.

Nurses with mercy…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, along with several state agencies, is alerting consumers to an outbreak of campylobacteriosis associated with drinking raw milk. At least 12 confirmed illnesses have been recently reported in Michigan. Symptoms of campylobacteriosis include diarrhea, abdominal pain and fever.

The FDA is collaborating with the Michigan Department of Community…

ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan. 29, 2010 ) — The New York State Department of Health and the State Department of Agriculture and Markets today warned consumers in Saratoga County and surrounding areas NOT to consume "unpasteurized" raw milk produced at Willow Marsh Farm located at 343 Hop City Road in Ballston Spa due to possible Campylobacter…

Consumer Reports has been measuring contamination in store-bought chickens since 1998. For the latest analysis, the had an outside lab test 382 chickens bought last spring from more than 100 supermarkets, gourmet- and natural-food stores, and mass merchandisers in 22 states. They tested three top brands—Foster Farms, Perdue, and Tyson—as well as 30 nonorganic store…

Nick Grube continues part 2 of a 3 part series. Part 1 ran a few days ago.  The article is a must read for raw milk producers, raw milk drinkers, potential raw milk drinkers, politicians and health department regulators.  A picture too is worth a thousand words: