11 Sickened In Illinois After Drinking Raw Milk

Product Recalls - November 12, 2025

Raw Milk Linked to Campylobacter Infection Outbreak That Sickened 11 People Across Illinois

11 Sickened In Illinois After Drinking Raw Milk

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (November 8, 2025) – At least 11 people have been sickened after an outbreak of Campylobacter associated with raw milk.

The Illinois Department of Public Health believes that the milk involved came from a common source. Unlike pasteurized milk, raw milk has not been treated to kill viruses and other potentially harmful substances.

The producer of the milk is working with the Illinois Department of Health to notify infected customers. Health officials are recommending that anyone that purchased and consumed the raw milk contact their medical provider.

Liability for Campylobacter Involving Raw Milk

Campylobacter bacteria can be contracted from eating raw or undercooked poultry or drinking raw milk. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “Campylobacter are bacteria that can make people ill with diarrhea. The illness is called campylobacteriosis. Campylobacter cause the most bacterial diarrheal illnesses in the United States. CDC estimates that 1.5 million people in the United States get ill from Campylobacter every year.” There are many symptoms associated with campylobacteriosis.

  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Vomiting
  • Fever
  • Headache

Companies that produce milk, poultry, and other food goods have a legal obligation to protect customers from illness and other foreseeable sources of harm. They must comply with all food safety guidelines. This includes ensuring that food is stored at safe temperatures. If a food manufacturer fails to protect customers from foodborne illnesses, they could be liable for any resulting injuries.

Steps to Take After Contracting Foodborne Illnesses From Raw Milk

Campylobacteriosis and other foodborne illnesses can have a serious impact on people’s lives. They may need to take extensive periods of time off work and be left with high medical bills. Many people die from these illnesses if they have underlying health conditions. It is important that victims take certain measures to protect their legal rights.

  • Medical Review: Any person injured after developing Campylobacteriosis should seek a thorough medical evaluation.
  • Infection Source: The source of the infection should be determined. In many cases, there may be a single source associated with multiple illnesses.
  • Legal Review: Any person injured after consuming raw milk should seek the guidance of an experienced personal injury attorney.

Victims of foodborne illnesses are protected by a number of laws. They are able to seek some measures of justice and accountability through a personal injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering. An attorney can examine the unique facts of your case at no cost and let you know what your legal options are.

Getting Legal Help After Contracting Foodborne Illnesses

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to all of the people injured after drinking raw milk in Illinois. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the Illinois Department of Health. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured after drinking raw milk in Illinois? You may be entitled to financial compensation. Our team of experienced personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We are committed to helping victims get the support and justice that they need to recover. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.