A Florida ice cream maker is associated with aListeria outbreak, killing two people while authorities are investigating. Dozens of people got sick. In the report.
The Florida Department of Health is leading an investigation into an outbreak related to the Big Olav Creamery in Sarasota, Florida, telling consumers not to eat ice cream from a 25-year-old family-owned company. I'm giving you advice.
The state agency also instructed Big Olaf to "stop selling and production until further notice," but the company seems to be resisting, the agency said. Spokesman Jeremy Redfern toldBradenton Herald.
"They contacted the person who provided the product and informed us that they advised us to stop offering it. They do not necessarily receive our advice. It doesn't seem to be, "Redfern said.
The post contacted a Florida agency for additional comments.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourages consumers to "throw away the rest" I'm giving advice. According to the agency's website, it is investigating 22 hospitalizations and one death related to the brand.
Big Olaf did not immediately respond to the request for comment.
"This is an ongoing investigation, so it's only speculation at this point. We haven't confirmed that our brand is related to these cases," the company said on July 3. Said in a Facebook post. "I don't know why only Big Olav is mentioned and targeted," he added, "nothing has been proven," he added, working with state and federal authorities.
There are 15 licensed Big Olaf creameries in Florida, and according to the company's website, this product can also be purchased at elderly homes, restaurants, trade fairs and supermarkets.
Mary Bilman's family is suing Big Olav after dying in Listeria 11 days after eating contaminated ice cream. Another woman is suing the company for miscarriage of her baby as a result of eating ice cream.
Government reports indicate that all but one of the 23 known victims were hospitalized with severe symptoms.
The outbreak began in January, living in Florida and traveling to Florida in the month of Big Olav's exclusive sale or illness. Residents of 10 states are involved. ..
14 of the 17 people interviewed by the regulatory agency reported eating ice cream. According to Marler Clark, a food safety law firm representing Mary Bilman's family, six of the 13 who remembered the details of the type of ice cream they ate either ate the Big Olav brand or were supplied by the company. I reported that I ate ice cream at the place where I did.
Big Olav says that "all bathtubs" of ice cream are "by hand" According to its website, it uses the best ingredients and is agitated in a batch freezer by local Amish craftsmen. "Smooth and creamy consistency comes from two sources: attention to detail and fresh, high butter fat (14%) milk."
