In early August 2025, Florida health authorities confirmed a concerning outbreak of foodborne illness. Twenty one people, including six children under the age of 10, fell ill due to E. coli and Campylobacter infections linked to raw, unpasteurized milk from Keely Farms Dairy in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Seven patients required hospitalization, with at least two experiencing severe complications.

Timeline & Scope

The Florida Department of Health traced the cluster of illnesses back to raw milk produced by Keely Farms Dairy , sold, despite state law, as pet or animal food to circumvent the ban on sales for human consumption.

Since January 24, 2025, the cases spanned northeast and central Florida, signaling a prolonged health concern rather than an isolated incident.

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