The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is urging residents to avoid consuming raw milk after avian influenza virus was detected in retail samples and Law Farm LLC issued a voluntary recall.
A voluntary recall was issued for all quart and half-gallon size dairy products manufactured on Nov. 9 and with a Nov. 27 expiration date. The lot ID of the batch is 20241109.
This product was sold at the following stores in Los Angeles County:
Back Door Bakery: 8349 Foothill Blvd in Sunland Eataly: 10250 Santa Monica Blvd. Erewhon Market in Los Angeles: 475 S. Lake Ave., Erewhon Market in Pasadena: 26767 Agoura Road, Erewhon Market in Calabasas: 4121 Santa Monica Blvd. Inside Los Angeles Erewhon Market: 7660 Beverly Blvd. Lazy Acres in Los Angeles: 841 N. Western Ave., Vitamin City in Los Angeles: 6247 E. Spring St., Vitamin City in Long Beach: 642 W. Arrow Hwy. Whole Wheatley in San Dimas: 44264 10th St. W in Lancaster
When cows are infected with avian influenza, large amounts of the virus can be detected in their milk. However, the Food and Drug Administration says pasteurization kills or inactivates the virus.
Raw milk, on the other hand, is not pasteurized. “Raw milk can be contaminated with harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness,” the CDC says on its website. Consumers who drink or “accidentally” inhale raw milk containing the avian influenza virus may be at risk of illness, according to the California Department of Public Health.
CDPH will notify retailers to remove the affected raw milk from their shelves. According to the Department of Public Health, LA County health inspectors will visit the retail store where the product was sold to confirm that it is no longer available.
Additional retailers may be confirmed as the investigation progresses.
No illnesses related to the voluntary recall have been reported in Los Angeles County.
Symptoms of avian influenza in humans include:
Red eyes or discharge Cough Sore throat Runny or stuffy nose Diarrhea Vomiting Muscle or body aches Headache Fatigue Difficulty breathing Fever
Anyone who has ingested these specific products and is experiencing these symptoms should contact their health care provider or local health department immediately.
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