Family Farmstead raw Cheddar cheese is being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of these products.
On October 15, 2026, the company recalled some of their raw Cheddar products for possible contamination with E.coli O26:H11 and E. coli O45:H2. No illnesses were reported in connection with those recalled items. The recalling firm is Family Farmstead Dairy of Worcester, New York.
The cheese was sold in the states of New York, New Jersey, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee at the retail level. The recalled items include Raw Mild Cheddar in 8 ounce plastic wrapped packages. All lot codes dated 10/16/2027 and before are included in this recall. Also recalled is Raw Sharp Cheddar, also in 8 ounce plastic wrapped packages. All lot codes dated 10/16/2027 and before are included. The label on the wrapped cheese is white with a picture of a farm and a red banner with green printing.
If you bought this cheese, do not eat it. You can throw it away in a secure garbage can after double bagging it so others can’t see it, or you can take the cheese back to the store where you purchased it for a full refund.
If you ate this Family Farmstead Raw Cheddar Cheese, monitor your health for the symptoms of listeriosis for the next 70 days. If you do get sick, see your doctor.
