BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Jackie’s Jersey Milk is recalling raw milk because it may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria.
The Bellingham company said Tuesday that routine sampling by the Washington state Agriculture Department showed contamination with E. coli. Jackie’s Jersey says no known human illness has been associated with the product.
All Jackie’s Jersey Raw Jersey Cow Milk with a “use by” date through March 4 has been recalled. The half-gallon containers are sold in retail grocery stores in Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish and King counties.
E. coli can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration and, in severe cases, kidney failure.
The company says it’s cooperating with the Agriculture Department investigation into the source of the contamination and has already fixed one malfunctioning piece of equipment.
