Campylobacter Jejuni is the most common type of food poisoning in the world and is widely distributed among pets. Most Campylobacter cells are curved, S-shaped or spiral rods, 0.2 to 0.8 µm wide and 0.5 to 5 µm long. They do not form spores and are Gram negative. They are typically motile with a characteristic corkscrew motion by means of "a single unsheathed polar flagellum at one or both ends of the cell" [2]. The cells grow well in microaerophilic conditions and “have a respiratory and chemoorganotropic metabolism” [4]. The optimal atmosphere for C. Jejuni is 85% N2, 10% CO2 and 5% O2 with temperatures between 30ºC and 37ºC. The natural habitat of Campylobacter is the intestine of birds and warm-blooded animals [2]. Milk is much more than just a drink. It is our first and most fundamental food, long recognized for its essential role in maintaining strong bones, a healthy heart and an effective immune system. On the contrary, there are numerous food-borne illnesses associated with the consumption of raw milk. The only way to ensure that dairy products do not contain harmful bacteria is pasteurization. Unfortunately, not everyone believes in pasteurization. They believe the heating process actually destroys enzymes, promotes unstable blood sugar, damages nutrients, and kills beneficial bacteria. The lack of knowledge and understanding of raw milk ultimately leads to an increase in the number of foodborne illness outbreaks each year. “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a study showing that states that allow the sale of raw milk have more than double the disease outbreaks compared to states where raw milk is not sold.” [6].The latest and largest Campylobacter outbreak associated with...... middle of paper ......bacteria. “Campylobacter Outbreak Hits Saratoga Springs, Utah: It's the Water.” Marler Blog. Marler Clark, May 18, 2010. Web. March 11, 2012.(9) P. Bhavsar M.Sc., Swati. “Factors of virulence of Campylobacter." Internet Journal ofMicrobiology. Internet Scientific Publication, 2012. Web. March 10, 2012. .(10) Shank, Edwin. "Your Family Cow Farm," March 5, 2012. Web. //www.yourfamilycow.com /current-events#n9>(11) “Campylobacter Investigation” Utah County Health Department, May 20, 2010. Web 2012.