Consumer Warning: Milk Sold in Venango County and Surrounding Areas Linked to Salmonella Cases

Chris Rossetti

Chris Rossetti

Published October 13, 2018 4:30 am
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HARRISBURG, Pa. – Consumers who purchased raw whole milk from Pot ‘O Gold Dairy Specialties in Bear Lake, Warren County from September 10 to present should immediately discard the milk. Milk was sold in glass half gallon containers with the Pot O’ Gold label at 16 stores in Crawford, Erie, McKean, Venango, and Warren counties. The milk is linked to confirmed illnesses of salmonella.

Nine cases of salmonella have been confirmed at this time. Salmonella foodborne illness (Salmonellosis) causes diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, and vomiting. Most people recover within four to seven days, but the illness can be more serious in older adults, infants, and those with chronic illnesses. People who consumed the milk should consult their physicians if they become ill.

The milk was sold at the following locations:

Crawford County
– Buck and Kathy, Titusville
– D&J Bakery, Cambridge Springs
– Miller’s Country Store, Cochranton

Erie County
– Corry Lumber, Corry
– Duran’s Farm Fresh Products, Waterford
– Edinboro Market, Edinboro
– Orton’s Fruit Market, North East
– Sander’s Market, Corry

McKean County
– Circle K Feeds, Kane

Venango County
– Farmer’s Daughter’s Country Market

Warren County
– Kondak’s Market, Clarendon
– Lottsville Milling, Lottsville
– Scandia General Store, Scandia
– Shell Service Center, Warren
– Town and Country Store, Sugar Grove
– Youngsville Hardware, Youngsville

Anyone with questions can also contact the Pennsylvania Department of Health at 1-877-PA-HEALTH for more information.

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