Cheddar Cheese Urgently Recalled Amid Multi-State E. Coli Outbreak 

Following reports from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of a multi-state outbreak of E. coli infections linked to raw dairy products, Raw Farm has issued a voluntary recall notice for some of its products.

In the notice posted by the FDA, the company stated that "while Raw Farm reserves its rights and disputes being the cause of this outbreak, in the interest of public health and safety, Raw Farm issues this voluntary recall."

Here is the product info of the affected products:

• RAW CHEDDAR Original, Block, 8-ounce packages
  Barcode: 835204001177
  Batch number 20251027-2
  Expiration date: 8/23/2026
• RAW CHEDDAR Original, Block, 80-ounce packages
  Barcode: 835204001160
  Batch number: 20251015-4
  Expiration date: 8/11/2026
• RAW CHEDDAR Original, Block, 16-ounce packages
  Barcode: 835204000156
  Batch number: 20251027-4
  Expiration date: 8/23/2026
• RAW CHEDDAR SIMPLY SHREDDED, 80-ounce bag
  Barcode: 835204000194
  Batch number: 20260205
  Expiration date: 5/6/2026
• RAW CHEDDAR Jalapeno, Block, 16-ounce packages
  Barcode: 835204000354
  Batch number: 20251128-1J
  Expiration date: 9/24/2026
• RAW CHEDDAR SIMPLY SHREDDED, 8-ounce bags
  Barcode: 835204001184
  Batch number: 20260212
  Expiration date: 5/13/2026
• RAW CHEDDAR Jalapeno, Block, 8-ounce packages
  Barcode: 835204000330
  Batch number: 20251128-2J
  Expiration date: 9/24/2026

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According to the FDA, a total of nine people have been infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli in three states. Three people have been hospitalized and one person has developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can cause kidney failure. No deaths have been reported.

Symptoms of an E. coli infection can begin anywhere from a few days after consuming contaminated food to up to nine days later, the FDA reports. Symptoms include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea, and/or vomiting. This outbreak involves Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (also known as STEC), which can cause serious kidney problems (e.g., hemolytic uremic syndrome) that require hospitalization and can lead to death.

Children are more likely to suffer from HUS, which damages small blood vessels, according to the Mayo Clinic. It may cause anemia and clots, which can damage the kidneys and other organs. HUS can lead to kidney failure. Symptoms include pallor or loss of color in the skin, extreme tiredness, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, decreased urination or blood in the urine, swelling of the legs, confusion, seizures, stroke, and high blood pressure, the clinic states.

The FDA has initiated an on-site inspection and sample collection at Raw Farm, in coordination with state partners. "Sample analysis is ongoing but, at this time, the FDA is not aware of any positive samples," the agency reports.

If you bought any of these cheeses, return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have any questions or concerns, report them to Raw Farm via the company's contact form.