Family Farmstead Dairy recalls Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese over possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination
The cheese may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria, which causes diarrheal illness often with bloody stools and in some people a kidney failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, which can lead to death.
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 was sent to grocers in NY and NJ, where the product was sold.
Recall details
- Product
- Family Farmstead Dairy Announces Recall of Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese Due to Potential E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
- Company
- Family Farmstead Dairy
- Hazard
- 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 O157:H7 bacteria ( E. Coli O157:H7 ). E. coli O157:H7 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.
- Company announcement
- October 16, 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from FDA.
Family Farmstead Dairy Announces Recall of Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese Due to Potential E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
- Announcement
- 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 O157:H7 bacteria ( E. Coli O157:H7 ). E. coli O157:H7 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 was distributed to grocers in NY and NJ . The product is packaged in clear plastic with green, red, and white labeling on the front and back. 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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