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Outbreak of E. coli Linked to Raw Farm cheese
1 year ago •source fda.gov
United States
####Update, 27th Mar, 2024As of March 26, 2024, CDC announced that the outbreak is over. CDC reports a total of 11 illnesses in five states. There has been a total of five hospitalizations; two developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure. No deaths were reported. The last illness onset date was February 5, 2024. FDA's outbreak investigation is closed.
FDA and CDC will continue to monitor for additional illnesses, and this investigation may be reopened if additional cases are identified.
Source: www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-e-coli-o157h7-raw-cheddar-cheese-february-2024
Update, 29th Feb, 2024
As of February 28, 2024, A new case has been added to this outbreak from NJ. So the total reported cases increased to 11 from CA (4), CO (3), NJ (1), TX (1), and UT (2). Five patients have been hospitalized; two developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure. No deaths have been reported.
Health officials in CO, CA, and UT have collected various RAW FARM-brand products for testing, including Raw Milk, Raw Butter, Raw Cheddar cheese, and Raw Kefir. So far, no product samples have detected E. coli. Additional testing is ongoing.
Source: www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-e-coli-o157h7-raw-cheddar-cheese-february-2024
18th Feb, 2024
An outbreak of E. coli has been linked to RAW FARM-brand Raw Cheddar cheese products. The cheese, produced by RAW FARM, LLC, of Fresno, CA, is suspected to be the common source of the infections. As of February 16, 2024, 10 people have confirmed infections in California (4), Colorado (3), Texas (1), and Utah (2). Four patients have been hospitalized, with one developing hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure. No deaths have been reported. The products were sold at retailers nationwide.
The Raw Fram products linked to this outbreak are:
- Original Flavor: all sizes of blocks and shredded packages
- Cheddar with added Jalapeño Flavor: all sizes of blocks and shredded packages
Ill people have reported purchasing RAW FARM-brand Raw Cheddar cheese at Sprouts Farmers Market and Bristol Farms. In response to the investigation, the company initiated a recall of certain lots of the cheese currently within shelf life. The investigation is ongoing to determine the source of contamination and whether additional products are linked to illnesses.
Source: www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-e-coli-o157h7-raw-cheddar-cheese-february-2024
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