Family Farmstead Dairy recalls Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese over possible E. coli contamination
The cheese may be contaminated with E. coli O26:H11 and O45:H2, which cause a diarrheal illness often with bloody stools, and some people can develop kidney failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome.
What to do
Check whether you have Family Farmstead Dairy Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese with Lot Code 7/22/27 and Best By Date 7/22/27. The notice does not give other instructions.
Recall details
- Product
- Family Farmstead Dairy Announces Recall of Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese Due to Potential E. coli O26:H11 and O45:H2 Contamination
- Company
- Family Farmstead Dairy
- Hazard
- “This is an update to the company’s press release, previously issued on 10/15/2026, to correct the distribution pattern and serotype of E. coli” WORCESTER, NY, October 15, 2026 - Family Farmstead Dairy of Worcester, NY is recalling specific lot of cheddar cheese because it may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O26:H11 and O45:H2 ( E. Coli O26:H11 and O45:H2 ). E. coli O26:H11 and O45:H2 causes a diarrheal illness often with bloody stools.
- Company announcement
- October 15, 2026
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Official notice
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Family Farmstead Dairy Announces Recall of Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese Due to Potential E. coli O26:H11 and O45:H2 Contamination
- Announcement
- “This is an update to the company’s press release, previously issued on 10/15/2026, to correct the distribution pattern and serotype of E. coli” WORCESTER, NY, October 15, 2026 - Family Farmstead Dairy of Worcester, NY is recalling specific lot of cheddar cheese because it may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O26:H11 and O45:H2 ( E. Coli O26:H11 and O45:H2 ). E. coli O26:H11 and O45:H2 causes a diarrheal illness often with bloody stools. Although most healthy adults can recover completely within a week, some people can develop a form of kidney failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). HUS is most likely to occur in young children and the elderly. The condition can lead to serious kidney damage and even death. Product to grocers in NY, PA, NJ, CT, MD, VA, and MA . But the product may also have been distributed to other states via downstream distributors. Affected Product Product: Family Farmstead Dairy Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese Lot Code: 7/22/27 Best By Date: 7/22/27 No other Family Farmstead Dairy products are included in this recall. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date.
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