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24. Keene et al. (1997)

On The Safety of Raw Milk (with a word about pasteurization)

November 3, 2005

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24. Keene et al. (1997) - See text below

Keene et al. (1997)

  • reported on a prolonged outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 which was caused by consumption of raw milk sold at Oregon grocery stores.
  • It began in December of 1992 and did not end until June of 1994.
  • When the culprit dairy was determined, it was discovered that only 4 of the 132 animals in the herd were initially positive for E. coli O157:H7.
  • Despite public warnings, new labeling requirements and increased monitoring of the culprit dairy, retail sales and dairy-associated illnesses continued until June of 1994.
    
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