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: 835204001177Batch number 20251027-2Expiration date: 8/23/2026

RAW CHEDDAR Original, Block, 80-ounce packagesBarcode: 835204001160Batch number: 20251015-4Expiration date: 8/11/2026

RAW CHEDDAR Original, Block, 16-ounce packagesBarcode: 835204000156Batch number: 20251027-4Expiration date: 8/23/2026

RAW CHEDDAR SIMPLY SHREDDED, 80-ounce bagBarcode: 835204000194Batch number: 20260205Expiration date: 5/6/2026

RAW CHEDDAR Jalapeno, Block, 16-ounce packagesBarcode: 835204000354Batch number: 20251128-1JExpiration date: 9/24/2026

RAW CHEDDAR SIMPLY SHREDDED, 8-ounce bagsBarcode: 835204001184Batch number: 20260212Expiration date: 5/13/2026

RAW CHEDDAR Jalapeno, Block, 8-ounce packagesBarcode: 835204000330Batch number: 20251128-2JExpiration date: 9/24/2026

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.

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