Raw whole cow milk produced and packaged by Schoch Family Farmstead Inc. of Monterey County is the subject of a statewide recall and quarantine order announced by California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones. The quarantine order came following the confirmed detection of the bacteria Campylobacter jejuni in the farm’s packaged raw whole milk sampled and tested by the California… Continue Reading Food Recalls, 2025 recalls, Campylobacter, raw milk, Schoch Family Farmstead Inc. Food Safety News
Raw whole cow milk produced and packaged by Schoch Family Farmstead Inc. of Monterey County is the subject of a statewide recall and quarantine order announced by California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones.
The quarantine order came following the confirmed detection of the bacteria Campylobacter jejuni in the farm’s packaged raw whole milk sampled and tested by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
The order applies to “Schoch Family Farmstead Grade A Raw Milk” distributed in half-gallon (64 oz) glass jugs with a code date “BEST BY 01/24” marked with a sticker on the cap.
Consumers are strongly urged to dispose of any product remaining in their refrigerators, and retailers are to pull the product immediately from their shelves. The current order does not include other lots or products from Schoch Family Farmstead.
CDFA found the campylobacter bacteria in a routine sample collected at the Schoch Family Farmstead packaging facility.
About campylobacter infections
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outbreaks have been associated with unpasteurized dairy products, contaminated water, poultry and produce. People also can become infected from contact with dog or cat feces. Person-to-person spread of Campylobacter is uncommon.
Anyone who has consumed the recalled raw milk and developed symptoms of campylobacter infection should seek medical attention.
Many people recover in a week, but Campylobacter infection can result in long-term consequences, such as arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS).
Azithromycin and fluoroquinolones such as ciprofloxacin are commonly used for treatment, but resistance to fluoroquinolones is common.
Campylobacter infection symptoms usually begin two to five days after exposure and are characterized by diarrhea (frequently bloody), abdominal pain, fever, nausea, and sometimes vomiting. More severe illness can occur, including bloodstream infection and symptoms mimicking acute appendicitis or ulcerative colitis.
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