--- title: WI Campylobacter Outbreak Traced to Raw Milk Served at School date: 2011-06-20T05:37:02-07:00 author: admin canonical_url: "https://marlerclark.com/wi-campylobacter-outbreak-traced-to-raw-milk-served-at-school" section: Litigation Landing Pages --- [Foodborne Illnesses](/foodborne-illnesses) / [Campylobacter](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/campylobacter) / # WI Campylobacter Outbreak Traced to Raw Milk Served at School Wisconsin health authorities confirmed that the raw milk was the source of the Campylobacter outbreak in a joint statement issued June 17. According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Western Racine County Health Department (WRCHD), lab tests confirmed that Campylobacter jejuni bacteria was found in stool samples submitted by ill students and adults, as well as in milk samples collected from the bulk tank at the farm that supplied the milk to the classroom. Further testing by the State Hygiene lab showed the bacteria from the stool samples and the milk samples were a genetic match. # Campylobacter food poisoning Campylobacter food poisoning is characterized by diarrhea, which can be bloody, abdominal cramping, nausea, and vomiting. Rarely, an infection may lead to [Guillain-Barre Syndrome](http://www.about-guillain-barre.com "Guillain-Barre Syndrome"), which causes paralysis after initial symptoms have disappeared. Campylobacter can be transmitted by consuming food contaminated directly or indirectly by animal feces or handled by someone with the infection who has not adequately washed hands after using the bathroom. ## Contact an experienced Campylobacter food poisoning attorney If you or a family member became ill with a Campylobacter infection after consuming contaminated raw milk and you’re interested in pursuing a legal claim, you can contact the Marler Clark Campylobacter lawyers for a free case evaluation. Marler Clark is the nation’s leading law firm representing victims of Campylobacter outbreaks and other foodborne illnesses. The law firm has represented thousands of victims of foodborne illness infections, and is the only firm in the nation with a practice focused exclusively on foodborne illness litigation. Fill out the contact form or call toll-free at 866-770-2032 for a free case evaluation. ### Campylobacter news and updates January 11, 2022 ###### [Preventing Campylobacter Outbreaks: What you need to know](https://marlerclark.com/news_events/preventing-campylobacter-outbreaks-what-you-need-to-know) Campylobacter jejuni grows poorly on properly refrigerated foods but does survive refrigeration and will grow if contaminated foods are left out at room temperature. The … October 28, 2012 ###### [The Family Farm Raw Milk Campylobacter Lawsuit – Pennsylvania (2012)](https://marlerclark.com/news_events/the-family-farm-raw-milk-campylobacter-lawsuit-) The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed at least 80 cases of Campylobacter infections in an outbreak tied to contaminated unpasteurized milk from The Family Cow … January 01, 2009 ###### [Kinikin Dairy Raw Milk Campylobacter Outbreak - Colorado (2009)](https://marlerclark.com/news_events/kinikin-dairy-raw-milk-campylobacter-colorado) At least 8 people were sickened with Campylobacter from consuming raw milk produced by the Kinikin Corner Dairy in Montrose, Colorado. The dairy was ordered … [1. 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