Cow Share Public Health Effects
- DNA "fingerprints" (PFGE) of E. coli O157:H7 recovered from samples of raw milk obtained from cow-share customers, from farm environment, and from swabs of cattle all matched.
- Milk sales from farm stopped by the State after owners ignored demand by State agriculture department officials in August 2005 to obtain a $55 state license to supply raw milk.
- February 2006: WA State Senate passed measure that explicitly included "cow share" programs among classes of dairies requiring licensure by state. Felony for repeat offenders who ignore the law.