PA Ag Issues Warning for Raw Goat Milk After Campylobacter Detected

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture warns that consumers should immediately discard raw goat milk sold from Dove Song Dairy doe to possible contamination with Campylobacter. Three people who consumed this product and became ill with campylobacteriosis were reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Raw milk samples tested by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture are presumptively positive for Campylobacter.

People with Campylobacter infection usually have diarrhea (often bloody), fever, and stomach cramps. Nausea and vomiting may accompany the diarrhea. Symptoms usually begin two to five days after infection and last about one week

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Consumers should discard Dove Song Dairy brand raw goat milk due to possible contamination: Pa. Ag. Dept.

For The Review Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Jul 19, 2023

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture warns that consumers should immediately discard raw goat milk sold from Dove Song Dairy doe to possible contamination with Campylobacter. Three people who consumed this product and became ill with campylobacteriosis were reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Raw milk samples tested by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture are presumptively positive for Campylobacter.

Dove Song Dairy raw goat milk was sold in plastic containers of various sizes (gallon, ½ gallon, quart, and pint) at the following locations:

Berks County:
Dove Song Dairy, 108 Seigfried Rd, Bernville.
Multiple locations of Kimberton Whole Foods.
Local Leaf Market, 3071 W Philadelphia Ave, Oley.
Chester County:
Multiple locations of Kimberton Whole Foods.
Lancaster County:
Shady Maple Farm Market, 1324 E Main St, East Earl.
Nickle Mine Health Foods, 2123 Mine Rd, Paradise.
Schuylkill County:
Healthy Habits Natural Market, 1120 Center Turnpike, Orwigsburg.

All sell-by dates of raw goat milk from Dove Song Dairy should be discarded.

People with Campylobacter infection usually have diarrhea (often bloody), fever, and stomach cramps. Nausea and vomiting may accompany the diarrhea. Symptoms usually begin two to five days after infection and last about one week. Anyone who consumes the raw goat milk should consult their physician if they become ill.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s food safety inspection services help to ensure that food sold in Pennsylvania is safe. For more information about food safety in Pennsylvania, visit agriculture.pa.gov.