As of February 17, 2026, the Hamilton County Health Department in Tennessee has reported an unexpected increase in Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) cases linked to the consumption of raw milk. The outbreak resulted in at least 9 illnesses and 2 hospitalizations from Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). The outbreak prompted warnings about the risks of consuming raw milk. @ https://newschannel9.com/news/instagram/hamilton-county-sees-2026-uptick-in-e-coli-toxin-cases-tied-to-raw-milk-shiga-toxin-e-coli-stec-outbreak-chattanooga-unpasteurized-milk-warning-hamilton-county-health-department-alert-raw-milk-illness-symptoms
