United States
What's being recalled
The product is packaged in clear plastic with green, red, and white labeling on the front and back.
Affected Product
Product: Family Farmstead Dairy Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese
Lot Code: 7/22/27
Best By Date: 7/22/27
No other Family Farmstead Dairy products are included in this recall.
No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date.
The issue was discovered when a LFFM sample in Maryland isolated two strains of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in two samples of Family Farmstead A2 Raw Cheddar, 8 oz package, 7/22/27.
Consumer Information
At this time, Family Farmstead Dairy has received no reports of illness associated with the recalled product.
Family Farmstead Dairy
Phone: (607) 397-4044
Email: customerservice@familyfarmsteaddairy.com
8:30am-5:00pm Easterm, Mon-Fri.
"We sincerely apologize to our customers, retail partners, and consumers for the inconvenience caused by this recall. Product quality is an utmost priority here at Family Farmstead so we are committed to identifying the cause of this issue and taking all necessary corrective actions to ensure the continued safety and quality of our products."
About Family Farmstead Dairy
Family Farmstead Dairy is a New York-based dairy processor dedicated to producing high-quality dairy products while maintaining rigorous food safety and quality standards.
Company Contact Information
Consumers:
(607) 397-4044
customerservice@familyfarmsteaddairy.com
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The hazard
Potential to be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E. Coli O157:H7)
What to do
Consumers who have purchased the affected product should not consume it. The product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumer Contact Information
Consumers with questions regarding this recall may contact:
Contact: Consumers: (607) 397-4044 customerservice@familyfarmsteaddairy.com
Where it was sold
WORCESTER, NY, October 15, 2026 - Family Farmstead Dairy of Worcester, NY is recalling specific lot of cheddar cheese because it may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria (E. Coli O157:H7). E. coli O157:H7 causes a diarrheal illness often with bloody stools. Although most healthy adults can recover completely within a week, some people can develop a form of kidney failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). HUS is most likely to occur in young children and the elderly. The condition can lead to serious kidney damage and even death. Product was distributed to grocers in NY and NJ.
The official notice
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