FDA Announces Nationwide Recall on Cheese Following E. Coli Outbreak
FDA Announces Nationwide Recall on Cheese Following E. Coli Outbreak
Courtney KasselFri, April 3, 2026 at 3:30 PM UTC
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Following a multi-state investigation by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the FDA has announced a voluntary recall by Raw Farm, LLC, of several Cheddar cheese products that were linked to an outbreak of E. coli. At this time, nine cases of E. coli have been reported, three of which required hospitalization.
According to the FDA announcement, Raw Farm is issuing the voluntary recall "under protest," and the company continues to contest the FDA's epidemiological evidence linking its raw Cheddar cheese to the E. coli outbreak. However, it is still recalling several varieties of Cheddar cheese that were made from milk that is not pasteurized or thermalized "as a path forward."
How To Identify the Recalled Cheddar Cheese
While the FDA previously issued an advisory instructing customers not to consume, sell, or serve any of the block and shredded Cheddar cheeses produced by Raw Farm after Jan. 4, 2026, we now have a list of exact batches and cheeses subject to recall. The following cheeses are subject to the voluntary recall:
Item
Item Description
Batch
Expiration
Barcode
1050
8 oz Lightly Salted Cheddar Block
20251027-2
8/23/2026
835204001177
1060
80 oz Lightly Salted Cheddar Block
20251015-4
8/11/2026
835204001160
1075
16 oz Lightly Salted Cheddar Block
20251027-4
8/23/2026
835204000156
1076
80 oz Bag of Original Cheddar Shred
20260205
5/6/2026
835204000194
1078
16 oz Jalapeno Cheddar Block
20251128-1J
9/24/2026
835204000354
1080
8 oz Lightly Salted Cheddar Shred
20260212
5/13/2026
835204001184
1090
8 oz Jalapeno Cheddar Block
20251128-2J
9/24/2026
835204000330
Any batches of these cheeses produced prior to these dates are also subject to recall.
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You can find photos of the affected products on the original FDA advisory page.
What To Do if You Have the Recalled Cheddar Cheese
Consumers are urged not to consume any of the batches of Cheddar cheese included in this voluntary recall. Instead, return the products to the original place of purchase for a full refund.
As of March 26, 2026, the FDA investigation is still ongoing. So far, nine cases of E. coli in three states—California, Florida, and Texas—have been reported, three of which required hospitalization, and one of which resulted in hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can cause kidney failure.
If you consumed the Raw Farm raw Cheddar cheeses, you should monitor yourself for symptoms of E. coli, which can include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting. If you are experiencing any symptoms of an E. coli infection, contact a healthcare provider immediately. If you have questions regarding the recall, you can contact Raw Farm via this form: https://rawfarmusa.com/contact.
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Source: “AOL Breaking”
