Department of Agriculture warning against raw milk, cheese products from retailer
According to a news release from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, consumers should immediately discard any raw milk and raw cheese products from a retailer in Chambersburg, Pennslvania.
According to the release, all production and sell-by dates all milk and varities of cheese should be discarded.
The reason for the warning to consumers stems from product samples tested in July that were confirmed to be contaminated with salmonella bacteria.
This was following a recent spike in reported salmonella infections that included those who ate and drank the unpasturized milk products.
The raw milk and raw cheese products under The Family Cow brand were sold from the Chambersburg retail store in-store.
The raw milk and cheese products under The Family Cow brand were sold from the Chambersburg retail store in-store.
Additionally, consumers could order products online for pick-up at over 50 locations.
One location that consumers could choose for pick-up included a store in Grove City.
It is unknown at this time how many contaminated products were sold at other retailers throughout Pennsylvania.
The raw milk cheese affected was sold in various sizes in both blocks and shredded. Varities include:
- Cheddar
- Yellow cheddar
- Colby
- Garlic and chives cheddar
- Applewood smoked cheddar
- Unsalted cheddar
- Raw pepper jack cheese
- Baby Swiss
- Yogurt cheese
- Fromage Affiné
Of the shredded varities, pizza cheese, white cheddar, yellow cheddar and white and yellow cheddar mix were included.
Salmonella bacteria could make people sick with diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps.
Children five and under, adults over 65 and people with compromised immune systems could be at risk of more severe illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization.
