About the outbreak
- Source identified: Keely Farms Dairy, New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
- Case count and impact: 21 illnesses since Jan. 24, 2025; six children under 10; seven hospitalizations; two severe complications.
- Retail distribution: Raw dairy was sold directly and through retailers, including Wild Hare Natural Market in Longwood (Seminole County).
- Florida law: Selling raw milk for human consumption is illegal. The product Mrs. Maddox purchased had no meaningful warning concerning the potential for bacterial contamination.
If you or a family member got sick after drinking Keely Farms Dairy raw milk, we’re ready to talk through your options.
What these pathogens can do
E. coli (STEC): Can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can cause kidney failure and long-term health problems. Children and pregnant people face higher risk.
Campylobacter: Often causes diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Some people develop Guillain-Barré syndrome, reactive arthritis, or IBS as lasting complications.
Why this matters to you
A sudden foodborne illness can upend your life. You may face hospital bills, missed work, and long-term health concerns. If raw milk labeled for “pet use” was promoted or sold for human consumption, that context still matters in a civil case. We can help sort out the facts and protect your rights.
Why choose Ron Simon & Associates
We are a leading food poisoning law firm with an exclusive focus on foodborne illness litigation. Our team has represented thousands of victims across North America and achieved more than $850 million net to clients. We work with public health records, medical experts, and epidemiologists to build strong cases. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
What to do now
- Seek medical care and ask your provider about stool testing for STEC and Campylobacter if you still have symptoms.
- Preserve evidence if possible: receipts, leftover product, bottle caps, and photos of labels.
- Write down your timeline of purchase, consumption, and symptoms.
- Contact us early. Deadlines apply. In Florida, negligence-based claims can have a two-year filing deadline for incidents accruing after March 24, 2023. Specific timelines vary by claim.
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Outbreak details and the law
Florida Department of Health update
As of August 6, 2025, the Florida Department of Health reports 21 illnesses tied to Keely Farms Dairy raw milk, including six children under 10, seven hospitalizations, and two severe complications.
Keely Farms Dairy and retail sales
Health reporting identifies Keely Farms Dairy as the source. Raw dairy associated with the farm has been available at Wild Hare Natural Market in Longwood.
Florida’s raw milk rule
Florida law permits only pasteurized milk for retail sale to consumers. Marking raw milk as animal feed does not change the risk to human health if consumed.
