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Health Department Warning: Potentially Contaminated Raw Milk Sold in Several Wexford Area Locations

The product was sold at eight locations in Allegheny County, including Eichner's Family Farm in Wexford.

The following information was released by the Allegheny County Health Department Wednesday afternoon: The Allegheny County Health Department is advising local residents to discard raw milk produced by “Your Family Farmer” in Chambersburg, Franklin County, and sold under the label “The Family Cow,” because of potential bacterial contamination.  The product was sold at eight locations in Allegheny County:

  • Eichner’s Family Farm in Wexford (Owner Ron Eichner said his business stopped selling the milk six weeks ago.)
  • Drop off point in the parking lot beside Jo Ann Fabrics on McKnight Road in Ross Township
  • East End Food Co-op in Point Breeze
  • Drop off point in the parking lot behind Tony’s Auto Center in Bethel Park
  • Drop off Point at the South Hills Church of Nazarene in Swissvale
  • Drop off point at Getz Memorial Park in Green Tree
  • Drop off point in the parking lot of Beth El Congregation
  • Drop off point in the Wal-Mart parking lot Pittsburgh Mills 
The Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Allegheny County Health Department have confirmed five cases of Campylobacter infection in people who consumed the raw milk.  Based on the reported illnesses, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture collected raw milk from “Your Family Farmer” dairy on May 17 and positive tests for Campylobacter were confirmed on May 28.  Most people who become ill from Campylobacter have diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain and fever two to five days after exposure.  Illness typically lasts about one week. Most infected people will recover on their own, without medicine.  Young children, the elderly, people with chronic medical conditions and immunocompromised persons are at risk for complications.  In some cases treatment with fluids and/or antibiotics is needed.  People who consumed raw milk and have prolonged diarrhea, vomiting or abdominal pain should contact their health care provider for testing and possible treatment.  The dairy has ceased production until further notice.  Last year, raw milk from the same farm sickened 35 people in Pennsylvania, according to the Huffington Post. Pennsylvania has had at least seven disease outbreaks linked to raw milk consumption since 2006, involving almost 200 people, according to the health department. Pennsylvania is one of 17 states where some type of raw milk sales are allowed, according to the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.


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