Salmonella1According to The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture a warning that milk from the Breezy Meadows Dairy, which is located at 2457 Stumptown Road, has tested positive for Salmonella.

The sample that tested positive was collected during required routine sampling by a commercial laboratory on April 7, according to the department. The dairy packages raw milk in unlabeled plastic one- and half-gallon containers, and sold approximately 80 gallons between April 7 and April 15.

The department said it is not aware of any illnesses related to the incident, but that anyone who consumed raw milk from Breezy Meadows Dairy and has symptoms should consult their physician, visit their local health center or call 877-PA HEALTH (714-3258).

“Symptoms of salmonellosis usually appear within 12 to 72 hours after consumption and include diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps and vomiting that can last anywhere from four to seven days,” the department said.

Dairy owner Ben K. Stoltzfus has been ordered to stop sale of all raw milk until further notice, the department said. Two samples taken at least 24 hours apart must test negative for pathogens before the farm can resume raw milk sales.

Pennsylvania law allows farms to sell raw — aka unpasteurized — milk, but requires them to be permitted and inspected by the department to reduce associated health risks, the department said.

Owner Ben K. Stoltzfus has been ordered to stop sale of all raw milk until further notice, the department said. Two samples taken at least 24 hours apart must test negative for pathogens before the farm can resume raw milk sales.