- Several Graziers raw milk cheese products are recalled due to a E.coli epidemic, according to the FDA.
- Raw milk cheeses may contain harmful bacteria like E.coliwhich poses risks to vulnerable populations.
- The epidemic caused 13 illnesses, including eight hospitalizations and three cases of kidney failure.
There is an active recall on various types of cheese distributed and sold at retail locations nationwide, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This is due to a E.coli product-related outbreak.
The cheeses concerned are all Graziers raw milk cheeses currently in distribution. The following raw milk cheeses are included in this recall, including affected UPCs and item numbers:
| Product | UPC / Item |
| Graziers Raw Milk Monterey Jack (8 oz Square) | UPC 6-87652-16400-9 |
| Graziers Jalapeño Jack with raw milk (8 oz square) | UPC 6-87652-16403-0 |
| Graziers raw milk medium sharp cheddar (8 oz square) | UPC 6-87652-16506-8 |
| Graziers raw milk sharp cheddar (8 oz square) | UPC 6-87652-16507-5 |
| Graziers raw milk medium sharp cheddar (16 oz brick) | UPC 6-87652-16501-3 |
| Graziers Raw Milk Monterey Jack Breads (5 lb loaf) | Item 6425 |
| Graziers Raw Milk Jalapeño Jack Breads (5 lb loaf) | Item 6426 |
| Graziers raw milk medium sharp cheddar (5 lb loaf) | Item 6510 |
| Graziers raw milk sharp cheddar (5 lb loaf) | Item 6511 |
| Graziers raw milk cheddar block (40 lb block) | Articles 6515 and 6516 |
Check your refrigerator and if you have any of the above cheese products on hand, throw them away or contact your place of purchase for a possible refund. These products may contain E.coli O26:H11Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) which can be particularly harmful to children, people aged 65 or over and immunocompromised people.
Raw milk and raw milk products are generally unsafe for consumption because they have not undergone the pasteurization process that mitigates harmful bacteria, including E.coli. If you experience symptoms of infection, including diarrhea, stomach cramps, low-grade fever, nausea and vomiting after consuming any of the recalled cheeses or any raw milk products, contact a healthcare professional immediately.
As of September 25, 13 illnesses have been identified in connection with this recall, including eight hospitalizations, including three cases of kidney failure due to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Although the cheese was sold throughout the United States, the following nine states are directly affected by this outbreak with confirmed cases of foodborne illness: California, Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Tennessee, and Utah.
For questions regarding this recall, contact Sierra Nevada Cheese Company at (530) 934-8662, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, or email recallinfo@sierranevadacheese.com.
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