E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese brand: CDC, FDA

Key Points:

• The FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate E. coli outbreak linked to Sierra Nevada Graziers raw milk cheese, with 13 people infected across nine states, including eight hospitalizations and three cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome.
• The outbreak involves states such as California, Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Tennessee, and Utah, with no reported deaths so far.
• Sierra Nevada Cheese Company voluntarily recalled all Graziers Raw Milk Cheese products, including medium cheddar, sharp cheddar, jalapeno jack, and Monterey jack, after the FDA recommended the recall on September 24.
• Consumers are advised to discard or return the recalled cheese and thoroughly clean any surfaces or containers that came into contact with it, while retailers should remove the products from sale.
• Health officials continue to warn against consuming raw milk products due to the risk of bacterial contamination, as these products are not pasteurized.