‘Under Protest,’ Raw Dairy Farm Recalls Cheddar Linked to 9 E. Coli Cases
The New York Times • • business
Key Points:
- The FDA has been urging Raw Farm LLC, a California raw-dairy producer, to recall its Cheddar cheese linked to nine E. coli illnesses across California, Texas, and Florida.
- Raw Farm complied with the recall on Thursday but did so "under protest," continuing to deny that its cheese caused the outbreak.
- The recall involves original and jalapeño Cheddar cheeses, both in blocks and shredded forms, with expiration dates from May to September, sold nationwide at stores like Sprouts Farmers Market and H-E-B.
- The CDC advised consumers to check their refrigerators for the recalled products and discard them to prevent further illness.
- Raw Farm's president described the situation as a standoff with the FDA, and the voluntary recall, covering approximately 170,000 pounds of cheese valued at $1.5 million, was made to avoid further business damage.
