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...]
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 The recall notice stated that the following comments were withdrawn by … [Read more...]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...]
Last Two FDA CORE Table Updates Have Lots of Changes
The last two FDA CORE Outbreak Investigation Table updates have lots of changes, including a closed investigation that identified mangoes as the source of infection. There are currently five active investigations on the Table; four have been solved. The E. coli O157:H7 outbreak that is linked to Raw Farms raw Cheddar cheese has been added to the table. In this outbreak, at least seven people in three states are sick; most of them children. 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 … [Read more...]
Rep. DeLauro and Caucus: Get Raw Farm Cheese Off Shelves
Rep. DeLauro (D CT-03) and the Food Safety Caucus have a message for the FDA: Get Raw Farm Cheese off shelves now. That cheese is linked to an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak that has sickened at least seven people in three states. Raw Farm is the largest producer of raw dairy in the United States. Epidemiological evidence has linked the cheese to the illnesses. State partners are testing the cheese for pathogenic bacteria, but results are not yet available. The FDA can force a recall if a company refuses to voluntarily recall unsafe food. And Raw Farm has refused the FDA's recommendation. The message is, in part, "The FDA recommended that Raw Farm voluntarily remove its raw cheese products from sale after they determined it was the likely source of an ongoing E. coli outbreak. Raw Farm … [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...]
FDA On End of Raw Farm Raw Cheddar E. coli Outbreak
FDA on end of Raw Farm raw Cheddar cheese E. coli outbreak states that at least 11 people in five states were sickened. Five people were hospitalized, and two people developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure. The case count by state is: California (4), Colorado (3), New Jersey (1), Texas (1), and Utah (2). This case count has not changed since the last update was issued by the FDA and CDC on February 28, 2024. Illness onset dates ranged from October 18, 2023 to February 5, 2024. No deaths were reported. Public health officials collected various Raw Farm branded products for testing, and all samples tested negative for E. coli. But epidemiologic evidence shows that Raw Farm raw Cheddar cheese is the likely source of this outbreak. Most of the patients … [Read more...]
