INVESTIGATIONS have started following the confirmation of half a dozen food poisoning cases in South Lakeland.
Six cases of campylobacter have been linked to the consumption of unpasteurised (raw) milk at Low Sizergh Barn Farm, Kendal.
South Lakeland District Council’s (SLDC’s) environmental health officers are supporting the investigation, which is being led by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Inquiries are ongoing but experts believe the most likely cause of the outbreak is consumption of raw milk, probably from a vending machine on the site.
The business owner is helping with inquiries and in the meantime has voluntarily agreed to suspend the sales of raw milk to the public.
Campylobacter is the most common cause of food poisoning in the UK. The bacteria are usually found on raw or undercooked meat (particularly poultry), unpasteurised milk, and untreated water.
If you have visited this farm shop (including tea room) in the last two months please click on this link to fill in a simple survey from Public Health England North West: http://bit.ly/2hvk7Ua
For further information about campylobacter food poisoning and treatments see: http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Food-poisoning/Pages/Treatment.aspx
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