CDC, FDA, and public health officials in Florida, California, and Texas are investigating an outbreak of E. coli infections they say may be linked to raw cheese and raw milk sold by Raw Farm, LLC.
Raw Farm has released an announcement of the recall yesterday in response to the FDA issuing an advisory that did not mention batch numbers or expiration dates. In the announcement the company asserts no pathogens were found in raw cheese products or samples collected by the FDA or state Health Department officials, Raw Farm is contesting the the epidemiological links provided by the FDA, and the recall is being performed under protest. Raw Farm also states it proudly makes truly raw cheddar cheese from milk that is not pasteurized or thermalized and is fully compliant with C.F.R section 133.113.
The following products are part of the recall:
| 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 |
It is recommended that anyone with these products throw them away or return them to the original place of purchase.
The CDC states the ongoing outbreak includes illnesses dating back to 2025. Sick people in 2026 reported eating Raw Farm brand raw cheese and two sick people in 2025 reported drinking Raw Farm brand raw milk.
At this time, 9 people have been sicked by E. coli. Interviews by public health officials state that of the 8 people interviewed, all 8 reported consuming or being served unpasteurized milk or cheese. According to the CDC, Of the 8 people interviewed, 7 had brand information available. One person drank raw milk but didn’t know the brand. Of the 7 people interviewed who knew a brand, 7 reported Raw Farm brand dairy products. In 2026, 5 people reported consuming or being served Raw Farm brand raw cheddar cheese. In 2025, 2 sick people reported consuming Raw Farm brand raw milk.
Illnesses started on dates ranging from September 1, 2025, to February 20, 2026. Of 8 people with information available, 3 have been hospitalized and 1 person developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious condition that can cause kidney failure. No deaths have been reported. The CDC recommends consuming pasteurized dairy products.
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