Cow Share Operation Ordered to
Temporarily Stop Distribution of Raw Milk Products
DENVER – The Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment today ordered Kinikin Corner Dairy LLC in Montrose to cease
distribution of its raw milk in response to 11 confirmed human cases of
campylobacter reported on the Western Slope since March 30. Of the 11
cases, 10 individuals reported drinking raw milk and eight of those
reported getting raw milk from Kinikin Corner Dairy.
The state health department is contacting
approximately 200 people who are participants in the Kinikin cow
share operation, whereby individuals buy a share of a cow and in
return receive raw, unpasteurized milk. People are advised not
to consume raw milk and raw milk products from this dairy and to
discard any such products in their homes.
The 10 campylobacter cases reported by individuals drinking raw
milk are in Delta (1), Eagle (1), Garfield (2), Montrose (4),
Ouray (1) and San Miguel (1) counties. The one case of
campylobacter not linked to raw milk is in Montezuma County.
Symptoms of campylobacter include fever,
diarrhea (sometimes bloody), abdominal cramps, nausea and
vomiting. People experiencing these symptoms should consult with
their health care provider.
The public health order states Kinikin Corner
Dairy shall immediately cease distributing or making available
for distribution raw milk and raw milk products produced at
Kinikin until further notice by the Colorado Department of
Public Health and Environment. The department is working with
Montrose Health and Human Services officials on the
investigation of the outbreak.
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State of Colorado,
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