niman Posted November 28 Report Posted November 28 (edited) The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is issuing a second warning to Californians to not consume raw milk produced and packaged by Raw Farm, LLC of Fresno County due to a detection of bird flu virus in a second retail sample. At the state’s request, the company has issued a voluntary recall of the affected milk lot code number 20241119 with a Best By date of 12/07/2024 printed on the packaging. https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR24-042.aspx Edited November 28 by niman
niman Posted November 28 Author Report Posted November 28 CDPH Warns Against Drinking Second Lot of Raw Milk Following Bird Flu Detection November 27, 2024 NR24-042 Voluntary recall underway; Pasteurized milk is safe to drink What You Need to Know: CDPH is issuing another warning to Californians not to consume an additional batch of cream top, whole raw milk from Raw Farm, LLC of Fresno County due to a second detection of bird flu virus. Raw Farm, LLC issued a voluntary recall at the state’s request of the affected lot code 20241119 with a Best By 12/07/2024. Consumers should immediately return any remaining product to the store where it was purchased. Pasteurized milk remains safe to drink. Sacramento – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is issuing a second warning to Californians to not consume raw milk produced and packaged by Raw Farm, LLC of Fresno County due to a detection of bird flu virus in a second retail sample. At the state’s request, the company has issued a voluntary recall of the affected milk lot code number 20241119 with a Best By date of 12/07/2024 printed on the packaging. No human bird flu cases associated with the product have been detected. As the state continues to investigate the link between bird flu detections in retail raw milk and the ongoing spread of bird flu in dairy cows, poultry, and sporadic human cases, consumers are strongly urged to not consume any of the affected raw milk. Customers should immediately return any remaining product to the retail point of purchase. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) was onsite at Raw Farm’s milk processing facility today, November 27, collecting additional samples of stored bulk tank milk and bottled products. Results from that additional testing are pending. As with the testing that led to the November 24 voluntary recall notice, the Santa Clara County Public Health Laboratory tested raw milk products from retail stores in their county as a second line of consumer protection. The county identified bird flu in this second sample of raw milk purchased at a retail outlet. Risks Associated with Raw Milk Public health experts have long warned consumers against consuming raw milk or raw milk products due to elevated risks of foodborne illness. Outbreaks due to Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, toxin producing E. coli, Brucella, Campylobacter, and many other bacteria have all been reported related to consuming raw dairy products. Raw milk products are not pasteurized, a heating process that kills bacteria and viruses such as bird flu. Pasteurized milk and milk products are safe to consume because the heating process kills pathogens, including bird flu, that can cause illness. Drinking or accidentally inhaling raw milk containing bird flu virus may lead to illness. In addition, touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands after touching raw milk with bird flu virus may also lead to infection. Symptoms of bird flu infection in humans include eye redness or discharge, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, diarrhea, vomiting, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue, trouble breathing and fever. Anyone who has consumed these specific products, and is experiencing these symptoms, should immediately contact their health care provider or local health department. California Regularly Tests Raw Milk As part of the state’s bird flu response, testing of raw milk from dairies has been increased to help prevent raw milk consumers from getting the virus. Once bird flu was found in California dairy herds, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) began regular testing of raw milk in bulk tanks. In response to these recent positive tests from two retail raw milk batches, CDFA followed up with immediate additional sampling and testing at Raw Farm. Pasteurized Milk is Safe to Drink Pasteurized milk is safe to drink. Pasteurization, one of the most significant scientific food safety discoveries in human history, is the process of heating milk to specific temperatures for a certain length of time to kill many microorganisms and enzymes that lead to spoilage and illness. Pasteurization kills the bird flu virus and other harmful germs that can be found in raw milk. CDPH advises consumers not to drink raw milk or eat raw milk products due to the risk of foodborne illnesses. About Bird Flu Since early October, California has reported 29 confirmed human cases of bird flu, 28 of whom had direct contact with infected dairy cows. No person-to-person spread of bird flu has been detected in California or the U.S. To date, all cases have reported mild symptoms (primarily eye infections), and none have been hospitalized. Because bird flu viruses can change and gain the ability to spread more easily between people, public health officials have provided preventive measures and are monitoring animal and human infections carefully. Protecting Public Health California continues to take swift and comprehensive action in response to the detection of bird flu in dairy cows across the Central Valley, demonstrating a strong commitment to public health and worker safety. While the overall risk to the public remains low, the state is prioritizing containment efforts, raising public awareness, and providing resources to those at higher risk. Key initiatives include the distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE), increased testing, and robust surveillance of infected areas. Through coordinated efforts between agencies like CDPH, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and CalOES, California is leading a cross-agency response that includes multilingual outreach to dairy and poultry workers, a targeted social media campaign to promote preventive practices, and media interviews to keep the public informed. Additionally, the state is ensuring that farm workers have access to additional doses of seasonal flu vaccine from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to reduce concurrent flu risks. Specifically, the state is: Working with local, state, and federal partners to monitor bird flu in farm animals and people who work closely with poultry and dairy cows. Distributing protective gear to dairy farms and workers who have contact with infected dairy cows or raw milk to reduce the risk of getting bird flu. Helping ensure individuals with symptoms of or exposure to bird flu have access to testing and treatment. Conducting timely public education efforts to ensure those impacted have information about bird flu. How Bird Flu Spreads Touching the eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands after contact with raw milk from an infected cow, or other contaminated items or surfaces. Raw milk from an infected cow splashed into eyes, nose, or mouth. Drinking raw milk from a cow infected with bird flu virus. More Resources For the latest information on the state’s bird flu response, visit CDPH’s Bird Flu webpage and CDFA’s H5N1 Bird Flu Virus in Livestock site. For information on the national bird flu response, see CDC's Bird Flu Response Update. For work-related questions or complaints related to bird flu, contact the Cal/OSHA Call Center in English or Spanish at 1-833-579-0927. Employers can contact the California Occupational Health and Safety Division at 800-963-9424 for a free consultation to strengthen their illness and injury safety program. Farmers should contact the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s bird flu hotline at 866-922-2473 if they suspect their animals are infected with bird flu.
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niman Posted November 28 Author Report Posted November 28 Background View Larger The map above shows the states in which sale of unpasteurized milk is allowed in retail stores, on the farm only, or prohibited. It shows which states have laws that prohibit the sale of unpasteurized milk but allow legal access to unpasteurized milk through cow or herd shares. States that had changes in their laws to expand or restrict access to unpasteurized milk from 2012 through 2018 are also identified on the map.1 Show Less Human consumption of unpasteurized, or raw, milk is a serious public health concern.1 Pathogens found in raw milk that would be otherwise destroyed by pasteurization include E. coli, Campylobacter, Salmonella, and Listeria, among others.2 Human infection with these pathogens can cause severe illness and death.3 Federal law prohibits the sale of unpasteurized milk across state lines, but individual state laws govern the sale of unpasteurized milk within the state. These state laws vary widely. While some states prohibit the sale of unpasteurized milk to consumers, other states allow its sale in retail stores or on the farm where the milk was produced. https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/php/publications/unpasteurized-cow-milk.html
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niman Posted November 28 Author Report Posted November 28 More testing underway after another California raw milk recall due to bird flu virus By Lex Harvey and Sam Tupper, CNN 4 minute read Updated 9:13 AM EST, Thu November 28, 2024 Another recall was issued Wednesday for raw milk from Raw Farm LLC after bird flu was detected in the milk. JoNel Aleccia/AP CNN — California health officials are warning not to drink another lot of raw milk from Fresno-based Raw Farm after it tested positive for bird flu virus. More testing of Raw Farm products is underway, the state said. “As the state continues to investigate the link between bird flu detections in retail raw milk and the ongoing spread of bird flu in dairy cows, poultry, and sporadic human cases, consumers are strongly urged to not consume any of the affected raw milk,” the California Department of Public Health said in a statement on Wednesday. Related articleBird flu virus detected in raw milk in California “Customers should immediately return any remaining product to the retail point of purchase.” At the state’s request, Raw Farm issued a voluntary recall for the affected milk lot code number 20241119, with best before date of 12/07/2024. Earlier this week, Raw Farm recalled quart and half-gallon sizes of raw milk with the lot ID of 20241109 and a best-by date of November 27. No human bird flu cases linked to the milk have been reported. The Santa Clara County Public Health Laboratory was testing raw milk products from retail stores in the county when it identified the virus, one week after it was found in another batch of Raw Farm’s raw milk. Pasteurized milk goes through a heating process that kills harmful bacteria. Raw milk is not pasteurized and can carry disease-causing pathogens such as listeria, campylobacter, salmonella and E. coli. Public health officials have long warned against drinking raw milk due to risk of illness; past outbreaks linked to consumption or raw milk or raw milk products involved miscarriages, still births, kidney failure and deaths. According to the US Food and Drug Administration, there’s no scientific evidence that raw milk helps with illnesses or allergies and it’s not allowed to be sold between states. CNN reached out to Raw Farm for comment about the new recall. In a November 24 news release, Raw Farm said its products are “rigorously tested for quality” and all “results performed by RAW FARM and all of the official tests by CDFA (the California State agency that regulates and tests Raw Farm products) have been NEGATIVE.” California’s health agency said in its news release on Wednesday that the California Department of Food and Agriculture, known as CDFA, collected additional samples of store bulk tank milk and bottled products from Raw Farm on Wednesday, after bird flu was detected in two lots. “Results from that additional testing are pending,” the release said. As bird flu has spread among poultry and cattle in the US this year, raw milk has seen a new wave of interest. It also has some high-profile supporters, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services, who has said he drinks it. Get CNN Health's weekly newsletter Sign up here to get The Results Are In with Dr. Sanjay Gupta every Friday from the CNN Health team. In June, the FDA urged states to warn the public more strongly about the dangers of raw milk and to use their regulatory authorities to stop the sale of raw milk in areas where dairy herds have tested positive for H5N1. Bird flu has continued to spread in wild birds, poultry and dairy cattle since spring. There’s no evidence of person-to-person spread but scientists worry the virus can mutate to spread more easily among people. Dr. David Kessler, a former FDA commissioner and chief of Operation Warp Speed, wrote this week in a New York Times opinion piece that milk should be bulk tested in states with dairy farms “to determine the full extent of the infection on these farms and to allow us to contain the virus.” “Without mandatory testing, bird flu will continue circulating at farms across the country, which substantially increases the risk that the virus mutates and evolves to allow a human-to-human transmission that will be hard to stop,” Kessler wrote. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recorded 55 human cases of bird flu in 2024, including 29 in California. Most are linked to farm workers who have been in contact with sick animals. Last week, the CDC announced the first US case of bird flu identified in a child in California; an investigation into how the child was exposed is underway. Bird flu symptoms in humans include typical flu-like symptoms such as eye redness, sore throat, runny nose, cough, diarrhea, vomiting, body aches, fatigue, trouble swallowing or fever. Anyone who has consumed the raw milk product and notices symptoms should alert their health care provider or local health department immediately, California’s health department said. CNN’s Jamie Gumbrecht contributed to this report.
niman Posted November 28 Author Report Posted November 28 Second Lot of Raw Milk Found with Bird Flu Virus Press Release | Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 Click Here to Get Our 'SCV This Morning' Newsletter Tweet This Facebook Digg This Bookmark Stumble RSS The California Department of Public Health is issuing a second warning to Californians to not consume raw milk produced and packaged by Raw Farm, LLC of Fresno County due to a detection of bird flu virus in a second retail sample. At the state’s request, the company has issued a voluntary recall of the affected milk lot code number 20241119 with a Best By date of 12/07/2024 printed on the packaging. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has found Raw Farm, LLC milk sold at locations that include Sprouts Farmers Market in Santa Clarita. Retailers where the product was sold in LA County include: **Denotes a new location. Additional retailers may be confirmed as the investigation continues. -Back Door Bakery, 8349 Foothill Blvd., Sunland, CA, 91040 -**Bristol Farms, 7880 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046 -Eataly, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90067 -Erewhon Market, 475 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101 -Erewhon Market, 26767 Agoura Rd., Calabasas, CA 91302 -Erewhon Market, 4121 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90029 -Erewhon Market, 7660 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036 -**Lassen’s Natural Foods, 1631 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026 -**Lassen’s Natural Foods, 2080 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027 -**Lassen’s Natural Foods, 710 S. La Brea AVE., Los Angeles, CA 90036 -Lazy Acres, 1841 N. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027 -**Lazy Acres, 2510 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 -**Mothers Market & Kitchen, 6677 W. Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038 -**Mothers Market & Kitchen, 2475 Cherry Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 1302 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles CA 90019 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 1751 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90024 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 8985 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90034 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 915 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 2245 Yosemite Dr., Eagle Rock, 90041 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 7925 Atlantic Ave., Cudahy CA, 90201 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 5660 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City CA, 90230 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 12060 Lakewood Blvd., Downey, CA 90242 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 14411 Hawthorne Blvd., Lawndale, CA 90260 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 1515 Hawthorne Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 4230 Pacific Coast Hwy., Torrance CA, 90505 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 15801 Whittier Blvd., Whittier, CA 90603 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 11522 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 11900 South St., Cerritos, CA 90703 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 4253 Woodruff Ave., Lakewood, CA 90713 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 820 N. Western Ave., San Pedro, CA 90732 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 4600 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, CA 90804 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 920 Foothill Blvd., La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 400 W. Huntington Dr., Monrovia, CA 91016 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 39 N. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 6607 Fallbrook Ave., West Hills, CA 91307 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 10821 N. Zelzah Ave., Granada Hills, CA 91344 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 24285 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Valencia, CA 91355 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 21821 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 1011 N. San Fernando Blvd., Burbank, CA 91504 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 11315 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 835 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont, CA 91711 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 655 S Grand Ave., Glendora, CA 91740 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 1375 Foothill Blvd., La Verne, CA 91750 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 239 S. Diamond Bar Blvd., Diamond Bar, CA 91765 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 2630 E. Workman Ave., West Covina, CA 91791 -**Sprouts Farmers Market, 150 E Main St., Alhambra, CA 91801 -Vitamin City LB, 6247 E. Spring St., Long Beach, CA 90808 -Vitamin City, 642 W. Arrow Hwy., San Dimas, CA 91773 -The Whole Wheatery, 44264 10th W, Lancaster, CA 93534 No human bird flu cases associated with the product have been detected. As the state continues to investigate the link between bird flu detections in retail raw milk and the ongoing spread of bird flu in dairy cows, poultry, and sporadic human cases, consumers are strongly urged to not consume any of the affected raw milk. Customers should immediately return any remaining product to the retail point of purchase. The California Department of Food and Agriculture was onsite at Raw Farm’s milk processing facility on Wednesday, Nov. 27, collecting additional samples of stored bulk tank milk and bottled products. Results from that additional testing are pending. As with the testing that led to the November 24 voluntary recall notice, the Santa Clara County Public Health Laboratory tested raw milk products from retail stores in their county as a second line of consumer protection. The county identified bird flu in this second sample of raw milk purchased at a retail outlet. Risks Associated with Raw Milk Public health experts have long warned consumers against consuming raw milk or raw milk products due to elevated risks of foodborne illness. Outbreaks due to Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, toxin producing E. coli, Brucella, Campylobacter, and many other bacteria have all been reported related to consuming raw dairy products. Raw milk products are not pasteurized, a heating process that kills bacteria and viruses such as bird flu. Pasteurized milk and milk products are safe to consume because the heating process kills pathogens, including bird flu, that can cause illness. Drinking or accidentally inhaling raw milk containing bird flu virus may lead to illness. In addition, touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands after touching raw milk with bird flu virus may also lead to infection. Symptoms of bird flu infection in humans include eye redness or discharge, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, diarrhea, vomiting, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue, trouble breathing and fever. Anyone who has consumed these specific products, and is experiencing these symptoms, should immediately contact their health care provider or local health department. California Regularly Tests Raw Milk As part of the state’s bird flu response, testing of raw milk from dairies has been increased to help prevent raw milk consumers from getting the virus. Once bird flu was found in California dairy herds, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) began regular testing of raw milk in bulk tanks. In response to these recent positive tests from two retail raw milk batches, CDFA followed up with immediate additional sampling and testing at Raw Farm. Pasteurized Milk is Safe to Drink Pasteurized milk is safe to drink. Pasteurization, one of the most significant scientific food safety discoveries in human history, is the process of heating milk to specific temperatures for a certain length of time to kill many microorganisms and enzymes that lead to spoilage and illness. Pasteurization kills the bird flu virus and other harmful germs that can be found in raw milk. CDPH advises consumers not to drink raw milk or eat raw milk products due to the risk of foodborne illnesses. About Bird Flu Since early October, California has reported 29 confirmed human cases of bird flu, 28 of whom had direct contact with infected dairy cows. No person-to-person spread of bird flu has been detected in California or the U.S. To date, all cases have reported mild symptoms (primarily eye infections), and none have been hospitalized. Because bird flu viruses can change and gain the ability to spread more easily between people, public health officials have provided preventive measures and are monitoring animal and human infections carefully. Protecting Public Health California continues to take swift and comprehensive action in response to the detection of bird flu in dairy cows across the Central Valley, demonstrating a strong commitment to public health and worker safety. While the overall risk to the public remains low, the state is prioritizing containment efforts, raising public awareness, and providing resources to those at higher risk. Key initiatives include the distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE), increased testing, and robust surveillance of infected areas. Through coordinated efforts between agencies like CDPH, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and CalOES, California is leading a cross-agency response that includes multilingual outreach to dairy and poultry workers, a targeted social media campaign to promote preventive practices, and media interviews to keep the public informed. Additionally, the state is ensuring that farm workers have access to additional doses of seasonal flu vaccine from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to reduce concurrent flu risks. Specifically, the state is: Working with local, state, and federal partners to monitor bird flu in farm animals and people who work closely with poultry and dairy cows. Distributing protective gear to dairy farms and workers who have contact with infected dairy cows or raw milk to reduce the risk of getting bird flu. Helping ensure individuals with symptoms of or exposure to bird flu have access to testing and treatment. Conducting timely public education efforts to ensure those impacted have information about bird flu. How Bird Flu Spreads Touching the eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands after contact with raw milk from an infected cow, or other contaminated items or surfaces. Raw milk from an infected cow splashed into eyes, nose, or mouth. Drinking raw milk from a cow infected with bird flu virus. More Resources For the latest information on the state’s bird flu response, visit CDPH’s Bird Flu webpage and CDFA’s H5N1 Bird Flu Virus in Livestock site. For information on the national bird flu response, see CDC’s Bird Flu Response Update. For work-related questions or complaints related to bird flu, contact the Cal/OSHA Call Center in English or Spanish at 1-833-579-0927. Employers can contact the California Occupational Health and Safety Division at 800-963-9424 for a free consultation to strengthen their illness and injury safety program. Farmers should contact the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s bird flu hotline at 866-922-2473 if they suspect their animals are infected with bird flu. https://scvnews.com/second-lot-of-raw-milk-found-with-bird-flu-virus/
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