Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak Linked to Contaminated Food

An outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium linked to raw milk from a California dairy resulted in 171 cases across five states, predominantly affecting children, with the outbreak strain found in both raw milk and cheese produced by the dairy. The incident highlights the risks of consuming raw dairy products, even from licensed producers, and underscores the importance of public health messaging and rapid response to foodborne illness outbreaks.