The epidemiology of raw milk-associated foodborne disease outbreaks reported in the United States, 1973 through 1992

M.L. Headrick, S. Korangy, N.H. Bean, F.J. Angulo, S.F. Altekruse, M.E. Potter and K.C. Klontz

American Journal of Public Health, 1998, vol. 88, issue 8, 1219-1221

Abstract: Objectives. This study describes the epidemiology of raw milk-associated outbreaks reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from 1973 through 1992. Methods. Surveillance data for each reported raw milk- associated outbreak were reviewed. A national survey was conducted to determine the legal status of intrastate raw milk sales for the period 1973 through 1995. Results. Forty-six raw milk-associated outbreaks were reported during the study period; 40 outbreaks (87%) occurred in states where the intrastate sale of raw milk was legal. Conclusions. Consumption of raw milk remains a preventable cause of foodborne disease outbreaks.

Date: 1998
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