DHW Links Raw Milk to Rise in E. Coli and Campylobacter Cases in Idaho

More Idahoans are getting sick after drinking raw milk, state says

Farmer pouring raw milk from dairy farm into container for selling to industries or market. | Adobe Stock image BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) — Idaho state and local health officials are investigating a recent increase in illnesses after people drank raw milk. Since August, more than two dozen Idahoans have reported they’ve become ill after drinking raw milk, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare says. At least 23 of those cases were from the b…

More Idahoans are getting sick after drinking raw milk, state says

Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with compromised immune systems are at higher risk of severe illness after consuming raw dairy products. (Getty Images)Idaho state and local health officials are investigating a recent increase in illnesses after people drank raw milk. Since August, more than two dozen Idahoans have reported they’ve become ill after drinking raw milk, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare says. At least…

DHW links Raw Milk to rise in E. coli and Campylobacter cases in Idaho

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is investigating a significant and recent surge in illnesses linked to the consumption of raw, unpasteurized milk. Since August 1, 2025, DHW has received reports of at least 26 cases of bacterial infection across Idaho associated with drinking or consuming raw milk. DHW has documented 23 cases of Campylobacter infection, including six children under the age of 12, in addition to 3 cases of Shiga toxin-p…

2 hospitalized as Idaho sees rise in illnesses linked to raw milk

Idaho health officials report a rise in illnesses linked to raw milk, with more than 20 cases since August, including several cases involving children.

Idaho reports increase in illnesses tied to raw milk consumption

More than 20 people reportedly fell ill after consuming raw milk, with cases including children, Idaho health officials said.

Idaho sees recent increase in reported illnesses associated with raw milk

Public health officials in Idaho are investigation two outbreaks of foodborne illnesses traced to unpasteurized, raw milk.At least 23 cases of Campylobacter infections have been recorded since Aug. 1. And, there have been three cases of E. coli infections, according to a Nov. 25 statement from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. At least six of the patients infected with Campylobacter have been children younger than 12. The department di…