E. coli O157:H7 found in Raw Farm raw Cheddar cheese, according to the CDC. That cheese is linked to an outbreak that has sickened at least nine people in three states. Raw Farm recalled the cheese more than two weeks after the outbreak was announced after initially refusing to recall these products. The case count by state is: California (7), Florida (1), and Texas (1). The patient age range is from 1 to 28 years, with the median age of 2. More than half of the patients are under the age of 5. Illness onset dates range from September 1, 2025 to February 20, 2026. Of the eight patients who gave information to public health officials, three have been hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 37.5%. One person has developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure. … [Read more...]
Maricopa County Fair Excludes Petting Zoo After E. coli Outbreak
Maricopa County Fair is excluding a petting zoo among its attractions this year after a 2025 E. coli outbreak that sickened at least 18 people, including 13 children, was associated with the zoo, according to Arizona Central. Pony rides are also being excluded. Executive director Karen Searle told The Arizona Republic in a statement, "Out of an abundance of caution and in response to public concern, the Maricopa County Fair has made the decision that while there will be plenty of livestock exhibits and displays this year, there will be no direct public animal contact." Fair goers won't be allowed to touch the animals, but bacteria can get onto fence posts and gates, surrounding materials like hay, and even become airborne. There is no word on whether or not this ban will be … [Read more...]
E. coli Outbreak Prompts Raw Farm Raw Cheddar Cheese Recall
An E. coli O157:H7 outbreak that has sickened at least nine people has finally prompted a Raw Farm Raw Cheddar Cheese recall, more than two weeks after the outbreak was announced. The farm originally refused to issue a recall. The case count by state is: California (7), Florida (1), and Texas (1). The patient age range is from 1 to 28 years, with the median age of 2. More than half of the patients are under the age of 5. Illness onset dates range from September 1, 2025 to February 20, 2026. Of the eight patients who gave information to public health officials, three have been hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 37.5%. One person has developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure. The recall notice stated that the following comments were withdrawn by … [Read more...]
FDA Adds Info to Raw Farm Raw Cheddar E. coli Outbreak
The FDA has added information to the Raw Farm raw Cheddar cheese E. coli outbreak, including where the cheese may have been sold. This outbreak has sickened at least nine people in three states; most of them are children. The FDA has encouraged Raw Farm to recall this cheese, but the owners of the farm have refused. So the FDA is warning people to not eat Raw Farm raw Cheddar cheese, both in block form and shredded, that was purchased on or after January 4, 2026. The cheese may have been sold at Sprouts Farmers Market and HEB stores, according to patient reports. There may be other retailers who are selling this cheese. The advisory will be updated as more information becomes available. The case count by state is: California (7), Florida (1), and Texas (1). The patient age … [Read more...]
Raw Farm Raw Cheddar Cheese E. coli Outbreak Sickens Nine
The Raw Farm raw Cheddar cheese E. coli O157:H7 and raw milk E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has now sickened at least nine people in three states according to the CDC, an increase of two more patients since the outbreak was announced on March 15, 2026. Those new patients live in California, where the farm is located. The farm has refused to recall its products despite FDA requests. The case count by state is: California (7), Florida (1), and Texas (1). The patient age range is from 1 to 28 years, with the median age of 2. More than half of the patients are under the age of 5. Illness onset dates range from September 1, 2025 to February 20, 2026. Of the eight patients who gave information to public health officials, three have been hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 37.5%. One … [Read more...]
Raw Milk E. coli Outbreak in Chattanooga, TN Sickens 5 Children
A raw milk E. coli outbreak in Chattanooga, Tennessee has sickened at least 5 children, according to a notice that the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society has posted on Facebook. The dairy that produced the milk has not been named. There are five laboratory confirmed Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections reported as of March 3, 2026. The age range is from 1 to 14 years, with a median age of 7. All report drinking raw milk from the same herd share. Four of the five patients have been hospitalized; three of the children have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure. Young children are especially vulnerable to Shiga toxins that attack the kidneys. In this outbreak one child required prolonged medical care due to a kidney injury. All of … [Read more...]
FDA On Raw Farm Raw Cheddar Cheese E. coli Outbreak
The FDA is weighing in on the Raw Farm raw Cheddar cheese E. coli O157:H7 outbreak that has sickened at least seven people in three states. The farm is refusing to recall the cheese, disputing the claim that the cheese is contaminated with pathogenic bacteria. The case count by state is: California (5), Florida (1), and Texas (1). The patient age range is from 1 to 28 years, with the median age of 3. More than half of the patients are under the age of 5. Illness onset dates range from September 1, 2025 to February 13, 2025. Of the 7 patients who gave information to public health officials, 2 have been hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 29%. Epidemiologic data shows that Raw Farm raw cheddar cheese may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 and may be making people sick. Of … [Read more...]
Raw Farm Raw Cheddar E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak Sickens 7
A Raw Farm raw cheddar E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has sickened at least seven people in three states, according to the CDC. A recall of the product has not been issued. The same product from that farm sickened at least 10 people with STEC infections two years ago. The case count by state is: California (5), Florida (1), and Texas (1). The patient age range is from 1 to 28 years, with the median age of 3. More than half of the patients are under the age of 5. Illness onset dates range from September 1, 2025 to February 13, 2026. Of the 7 patients who gave information to public health officials, 2 have been hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 29%. Epidemiologic data shows that Raw Farm raw cheddar cheese may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 and may be making people sick. … [Read more...]
Is a Petting Zoo the Cause of Arizona State Fair E. coli Outbreak?
Is a petting zoo the cause of the Arizona State Fair E. coli outbreak? It may be. Food Poisoning Bulletin heard from JP Martin, Media Director of the Arizona Department of Health Services. He said, "On Nov 13, ADHS issued a Healthcare Advisory related to a two-fold increase of E. coli O157:H7, sometimes called STEC (Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli), cases in the month of October, including an increase in hospitalizations involving hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious complication linked to this infection. The number of STEC cases reported over the last two weeks have been trending downward. "At this time, ADHS has not confirmed a specific source of this increase. This increase in STEC is currently under active investigation by local public health in partnership with … [Read more...]
Possible E. coli Outbreak at the Arizona State Fair Sickens Children
A possible E. coli outbreak at the Arizona State Fair has sickened children, according to news reports. The fair, held in Phoenix, in Maricopa County, was open from September 19 to October 26, 2025. Some parents of the sick kids said they visited the petting zoo. A nonprofit group, Parker's Promise, reported on illnesses on their Facebook page, stating that several children were hospitalized with hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure that is a complication of a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infection. Petting zoos have long been known to be a source of E. coli. Ruminant animals, such as cows, sheep, and goats, carry E. coli in their intestines, but the pathogen does not make the animals sick. The bacteria is excreted in the animal's feces, which can … [Read more...]
