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Raw milk cheddar cheese recalled in NY, NJ over fears of dangerous E. coli contamination
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- Family Farmstead Dairy, based in New York, recalled one lot of raw milk cheddar cheese with a best-by date of July 22, 2027, due to potential E. coli contamination, affecting distribution in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, and Massachusetts.
- The recall was initiated after two strains of toxin-producing E. coli were found in samples from Maryland, though no illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported so far.
- The recalled product was distributed through various retailers, including Whole Foods Market and Fresh Direct, but no other Family Farmstead Dairy products are affected.
- The company apologized for the inconvenience and emphasized its commitment to product safety and quality, promising to investigate and address the issue thoroughly.
- E. coli infection can cause severe symptoms, including diarrhea and potentially life-threatening kidney failure, especially in young children and the elderly.
