USA – State says ceasing Brucella vaccinations could reduce illnesses

Food Safety News

Somewhat mixed messages are coming from health and agriculture officials in Pennsylvania in relation to antibiotic-resistant Brucella infections traced to unpasteurized, raw milk.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture sent raw milk producers an alert about “several cases of brucellosis in humans” and suggested they stop vaccinating their cattle for Brucella.

The letter, provided to Food Safety News on Monday by state officials, specifically references a Nov. 21 notice from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that warned the public about Brucella infections traced to raw milk.

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