Raw Milk Consumption among Patients with Non–Outbreak-related Enteric Infections, Minnesota, USA, 2001–2010
Raw milk has frequently been identified as the source of foodborne illness outbreaks; however, the number of illnesses ascertained as part of documented outbreaks likely represents a small proportion of the actual number of illnesses associated with this food product. Analysis of routine surveillanc...
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| author | Trisha J. Robinson Joni M. Scheftel Kirk E. Smith |
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| description | Raw milk has frequently been identified as the source of foodborne illness outbreaks; however, the number of illnesses ascertained as part of documented outbreaks likely represents a small proportion of the actual number of illnesses associated with this food product. Analysis of routine surveillance data involving illnesses caused by enteric pathogens that were reportable in Minnesota during 2001–2010 revealed that 3.7% of patients with sporadic, domestically acquired enteric infections had reported raw milk consumption during their exposure period. Children were disproportionately affected, and 76% of those <5 years of age were served raw milk from their own or a relative’s farm. Severe illness was noted, including hemolytic uremic syndrome among 21% of Escherichia coli O157–infected patients reporting raw milk consumption, and 1 death was reported. Raw milk consumers, potential consumers, and policy makers who might consider relaxing regulations regarding raw milk sales should be educated regarding illnesses associated with raw milk consumption. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c8394bc38a5b4aed85ac601c6f9ba2d82022-12-21T18:49:29ZengCenters for Disease Control and PreventionEmerging Infectious Diseases1080-60401080-60592014-01-01201384410.3201/eid2001.120920Raw Milk Consumption among Patients with Non–Outbreak-related Enteric Infections, Minnesota, USA, 2001–2010Trisha J. RobinsonJoni M. ScheftelKirk E. SmithRaw milk has frequently been identified as the source of foodborne illness outbreaks; however, the number of illnesses ascertained as part of documented outbreaks likely represents a small proportion of the actual number of illnesses associated with this food product. Analysis of routine surveillance data involving illnesses caused by enteric pathogens that were reportable in Minnesota during 2001–2010 revealed that 3.7% of patients with sporadic, domestically acquired enteric infections had reported raw milk consumption during their exposure period. Children were disproportionately affected, and 76% of those <5 years of age were served raw milk from their own or a relative’s farm. Severe illness was noted, including hemolytic uremic syndrome among 21% of Escherichia coli O157–infected patients reporting raw milk consumption, and 1 death was reported. Raw milk consumers, potential consumers, and policy makers who might consider relaxing regulations regarding raw milk sales should be educated regarding illnesses associated with raw milk consumption.https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/20/1/12-0920_articlefoodborne diseasesfoodborne illnessesmilkdairy productsenteric pathogensMinnesota |
| spellingShingle | Trisha J. Robinson Joni M. Scheftel Kirk E. Smith Raw Milk Consumption among Patients with Non–Outbreak-related Enteric Infections, Minnesota, USA, 2001–2010 Emerging Infectious Diseases foodborne diseases foodborne illnesses milk dairy products enteric pathogens Minnesota |
| title | Raw Milk Consumption among Patients with Non–Outbreak-related Enteric Infections, Minnesota, USA, 2001–2010 |
| title_full | Raw Milk Consumption among Patients with Non–Outbreak-related Enteric Infections, Minnesota, USA, 2001–2010 |
| title_fullStr | Raw Milk Consumption among Patients with Non–Outbreak-related Enteric Infections, Minnesota, USA, 2001–2010 |
| title_full_unstemmed | Raw Milk Consumption among Patients with Non–Outbreak-related Enteric Infections, Minnesota, USA, 2001–2010 |
| title_short | Raw Milk Consumption among Patients with Non–Outbreak-related Enteric Infections, Minnesota, USA, 2001–2010 |
| title_sort | raw milk consumption among patients with non outbreak related enteric infections minnesota usa 2001 2010 |
| topic | foodborne diseases foodborne illnesses milk dairy products enteric pathogens Minnesota |
| url | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/20/1/12-0920_article |
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