Food poisoning investigation linked to milk sold at Royal Welsh Show
Four cases of food poisoning linked to unpasteurised milk sold at the Royal Welsh Showare being investigated.
People who have consumed unpasteurised or ‘raw’ cow’s milk produced at Penlan y Môr Farm near New Quay are being asked to be vigilant for symptoms of Campylobacter infection by Public Health Wales.
Symptoms include persistent nausea, diarrhoea, stomach cramps, and fever.
Visitors to the agricultural show in Builth Wells may have sampled or bought the milk which was available on Wednesday, July 26.
Dr Brendan Mason, consultant in communicable disease control for Public Health Wales, said: "If you have consumed Penlan y Môr unpasteurised milk any time since June 1, including at the Royal Welsh Show on Wednesday July 26, and you are experiencing symptoms of Campylobacter infection, we want to hear from you.
"It is a very unpleasant infection and more serious complications can occur. As in any diarrhoeal illness, washing hands after using the toilet and before preparing or eating food is very important and anyone worried about their symptoms should seek medical advice.
"We will continue to monitor the situation."
All four reported cases consumed or bought the milk at Aberystwyth Farmers' Market after June 1.
Anyone who has consumed unpasteurised milk from the farm and experience symptoms should contact Ceredigion County Council on 01545 572105.
People with a weakened immune system are particularly vulnerable to food poisoning, and are strongly advised not to consume unpasteurised milk and cream. Vulnerable groups include pregnant women, infants, children, and older people.
Campylobacter is the most common bacterial cause of diarrhoea in Wales and the UK. Public Health Wales is notified of between 3,000 and 4,000 cases of Campylobacter every year in Wales.
