Milk may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria.
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture warns consumers to immediately discard Byers Organic Dairy brand raw milk purchased between July 8 and July 10, 2025, with sell-by dates of July 22 and July 23, 2025. Routine milk samples were tested and confirmed to be contaminated with Shigatoxin-producing E. coli bacteria.
Milk was sold in plastic half-gallon and gallon containers at the farm’s store at 10139 Church Hill Road Mercersburg, Franklin County. The store has removed the milk from their shelves, but could not supply a list of customers who purchased it.
Shigatoxin-producing E. coli can make people sick with diarrhea, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, sepsis, and other illnesses. Children under five, adults over 65, and people with compromised immune systems may be at risk.
No reported illnesses have been attributed to the product. Anyone who consumed the raw milk should consult a physician if they become ill.
Information about drinking raw milk can be found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s food safety inspection services help to ensure that food sold in Pennsylvania is safe. For more information about food safety in Pennsylvania, visit agriculture.pa.gov.
Editor’s Note: An image of the product label is attached.
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