Family Farmstead Dairy recalls raw mild cheddar cheese over E. coli contamination
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Family Farmstead Dairy of Worcester, NY recalls one lot of raw mild cheddar (lot 7/22/27) that may contain Shiga toxin-producing E. coli. Do not eat it; return it for a refund. Most healthy adults recover, but HUS can cause serious kidney damage in young children and the elderly.
What happened
Family Farmstead Dairy of Worcester, NY is recalling a specific lot of raw mild cheddar cheese because it may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli. An update corrects the strains to O26:H11 and O45:H2, replacing O157:H7 in the original text. The recall was announced October 15, 2026.
Affected products
- Family Farmstead Dairy Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese
- Lot Code: 7/22/27
- Best By Date: 7/22/27
- Sold to grocers in NY, PA, NJ, CT, MD, VA, and MA. The product may also have been distributed to other states through downstream distributors.
- No other Family Farmstead Dairy products are included in this recall.
The risk
E. coli causes a diarrheal illness, often with bloody stools. Most healthy adults recover within a week. Some people can develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a form of kidney failure. HUS is most likely in young children and the elderly and can cause serious kidney damage and death. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date.
What to do
Do not consume the product. Discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For questions, call (607) 397-4044 or email customerservice@familyfarmsteaddairy.com, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm Eastern.
What you can doAI-generated
- ✓Check the wrapper for lot code 7/22/27 and a best-by date of 7/22/27 before you cook or eat any raw mild cheddar.
- ✓Throw away any cheese from that lot right now. Or bring it back to the store for a full refund.
- ✓Watch closely for bloody diarrhea in children and older adults who ate it. Get them to a doctor fast, because that kind of illness can turn into kidney damage in those groups.
- ✓Ask Family Farmstead Dairy at 607-397-4044 if your cheese matches the recall. The lines are open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm Eastern.
Always consult a healthcare professional for personal medical advice.
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