DHMH Issues Consumer Alert Regarding Recall of Baugher's Apple Cider

The US FDA has issued an alert to confirm that The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) and local health departments are conducting an investigation of a cluster of seven E. coli O157 infections. There have been no deaths, although three of the seven cases have been hospitalized. A potential association exists with the consumption of unpasteurized Baugher's apple cider. In response to this ongoing investigation, Baugher's Orchard & Farm of Westminster, MD have issued a voluntary recall of all its apple cider because of its potential to contain the E. coli bacteria. At this time, no other Baugher's products are affected by this recall.