Raw Farm Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese, Shredded and Block recalled due to E. coli

United States

Update May 7th, 2026:
The recall was classified as Class I.

Source: Access Data FDA


Update April 7, 2026:
RAW FARM, LLC has issued a clarified statement regarding its voluntary recall of RAW FARM-brand cheddar cheese products. The company states that no pathogens have been detected in any cheese samples tested by the FDA or state health departments to date. RAW FARM also indicates it disputes the epidemiological link between its products and the outbreak.

The recall remains limited to RAW FARM-brand cheddar cheese products only, and no other products are included.

Source: FDA / RAW FARM


April 2nd, 2026:
Raw Farm is voluntarily recalling RAW FARM-brand cheddar cheese products due to potential foodborne illness risk from E. coli. The affected products include shredded and block cheddar cheeses. The affected products were distributed across the United States.

Batches of cheese below and any batches produced prior to these dates are included.

PRODUCT: 8 oz Lightly Salted Cheddar Block
- Item#: 1050
- Batch #: 20251027-2
- Expiration: 8/23/2026
- Barcode: 835204001177

PRODUCT: 80 oz Lightly Salted Cheddar Block
- Item#: 1060
- Batch #: 20251015-4
- Expiration: 8/11/2026
- Barcode: 835204001160

PRODUCT: 16 oz Lightly Salted Cheddar Block
- Item#: 1075
- Batch #: 20251027-4
- Expiration: 8/23/2026
- Barcode: 835204000156

PRODUCT: 80 oz Bag of Original Cheddar Shred
- Item#: 1076
- Batch #: 20260205
- Expiration: 5/6/2026
- Barcode: 835204000194

PRODUCT: 16 oz Jalapeno Cheddar Block
- Item#: 1078
- Batch #: 20251128-1J
- Expiration: 9/24/2026
- Barcode: 835204000354

PRODUCT: 8 oz Lightly Salted Cheddar Shred
- Item#: 1080
- Batch #: 20260212
- Expiration: 5/13/2026
- Barcode: 835204001184

PRODUCT: 8 oz Jalapeno Cheddar Block
- Item#: 1090
- Batch #: 20251128-2J
- Expiration: 9/24/2026
- Barcode: 835204000330

The voluntary recall was announced and published on April 2, 2026, following a request from the FDA.

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/voluntary-recall
Update May 7th, 2026: www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm