RECALL - St. John Creamery Raw Goat Milk due to potential E. coli

Raw Goat Milk Recalled St. John Creamery of Stanwood, WA is recalling whole retail raw goat milk because it may be contaminated with E. coli. The following products are subject to recall:

Product Description: Raw goat milk bottled in half-gallon and one-pint containers. Use/Freeze/Sell by Date: Best By dates through 11/5/21.

Product Distribution The recalled product was sold at the on-farm store, directly to private customers via drop groups, and at retail stores in western Washington. We do not have specific distribution information for Washington at this time, but Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is working with the operator on the recall. We will provide more distribution details if available. Associated Illnesses As of November 1, there have been no reports of illness due to consumption of the recalled products. Additional Information The recall was initiated after routine sampling conducted by WSDA identified E. coli in retail raw goat milk dated October 31, 2021. For additional information, see the company announcement on the WSDA website at: Recalls | Washington State Department of Agriculture Consumer Guidance Consumers who have purchased St. John Creamery retail raw milk with Best By dates through 110521 (11/05/2021) are urged not to drink the product and may return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 206-909-5055 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Local Health Jurisdictions in Washington are not being asked to participate in any formal recall verification activities at this time, but appropriate staff should be aware of the food recall. You are receiving this message because you expressed interest in receiving notification regarding food recalls affecting Washington state. This recall will be posted on our website shortly. To see other recent food recalls affecting Washington state, visit www.doh.wa.gov/foodrecalls.