Sierra Nevada Cheese Company recalls all Graziers Raw Milk Cheese over E. coli O26 outbreak
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All Graziers Raw Milk Cheese is recalled nationwide over possible E. coli O26:H11; FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate outbreak with 13 illnesses linked to the Medium Cheddar.
What happened
Sierra Nevada Cheese Company of Willows, California, is voluntarily recalling all Graziers Raw Milk Cheese because of possible E. coli O26:H11 contamination. The company announced the recall on September 28, 2026, and the FDA published it the next day.
Affected products
- Monterey Jack 8oz Square, UPC 6-87652-16400-9
- Jalapeño Jack 8oz Square, UPC 6-87652-16403-0
- Medium Cheddar 8oz Square, UPC 6-87652-16506-8
- Sharp Cheddar 8oz Square, UPC 6-87652-16507-5
- Medium Cheddar 16 oz Brick, UPC 6-87652-16501-3
- 5lb Loaves: Monterey Jack Item 6425, Jalapeño Jack Item 6426, Medium Cheddar Item 6510, Sharp Cheddar Item 6511
- Cheddar 40lb Block, Item 6515; 6516
The risk
The cheese may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), type O26:H11. The FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate outbreak with 13 illnesses so far. Illnesses are linked to Graziers Raw Milk Medium Cheddar. The investigation is ongoing.
What to do
Do not eat or serve the recalled cheese. Return it to the place of purchase for a refund, or throw it away. The source gives no phone number or website for the company.
What you can doAI-generated
- ✓Ask your grocer or cheese counter if they carry Graziers Raw Milk Cheese right now.
- ✓Check your fridge for any Graziers products with those UPCs and throw them out immediately, especially the Medium Cheddar varieties.
- ✓Avoid raw milk cheese entirely until this outbreak is resolved and the source is confirmed.
- ✓Talk to your doctor if you've eaten Graziers cheese in the past two weeks and develop severe diarrhea, bloody stools, or abdominal pain.
Always consult a healthcare professional for personal medical advice.
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