California dairy recalls raw milk cheese linked to severe strain of E. coli
NBC News • • business
Key Points:
- Raw Farm is recalling its raw milk cheddar cheeses due to an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 linked to nine cases across California, Texas, and Florida, with three hospitalizations and one severe complication reported.
- The FDA's investigation found all interviewed infected individuals consumed raw dairy products, but Raw Farm disputes the link and called the recall "made under protest."
- The recalled products include various batches of lightly salted, original, and jalapeno cheddar blocks and shreds with expiration dates ranging from May 2026 to August 2026.
- Raw milk, which is unpasteurized, poses significant health risks including exposure to E. coli, salmonella, and listeria, with vulnerable groups such as young children and the elderly at higher risk for severe illness.
- The FDA and CDC advise consumers not to consume the recalled products and warn that symptoms of E. coli infection include prolonged diarrhea, vomiting, and high fever.
