United StatesTwin Sisters Creamery Whatcom Blue (2.5 lb), Farmhouse (3 lb), Peppercorn (3 lb) and Mustard Seed (3 lb) raw‑milk cheese wheels made in Ferndale, WA are identified by batch codes and production dates including letters B (Whatcom Blue), F (Farmhouse), P (Peppercorn) and M (Mustard Seed) with the listed “made on” and “sell by” dates. They were recalled because testing found E. coli strains: Whatcom Blue (O103:H2), Farmhouse (O103:H2 and O74:H25), Peppercorn (O26:H11) and Mustard Seed (O103:H2 and O74:H25). The products were distributed in Oregon and Washington; the recall is terminated.
What's being recalled
Twin Sisters Creamery Whatcom Blue cheese, 2.5lb. round cheese wheel, made with raw milk and aged at minimum of 60 days. Ingredients: cultured raw cow's milk, salt, enzymes, penicillium roqueforti. Made in Ferndale, WA. www.twinsisterscreamery.com.
Twin Sisters Creamery Farmhouse Cheese, 3lb. round cheese wheel, made with raw milk and aged at minimum of 60 days. Ingredients: cultured raw cow's milk, salt, and enzymes. Made in Ferndale, WA. www.twinsisterscreamery.com.
Twin Sisters Creamery Peppercorn cheese, 3lb. round cheese wheel, made with raw milk and aged at minimum of 60 days. Ingredients: cultured raw cow's milk, whole peppercorns, salt, enzymes. Made in Ferndale, WA. www.twinsisterscreamery.com.
Twin Sisters Creamery Mustard Seed cheese, 3lb. round cheese wheel, made with raw milk and aged at minimum of 60 days. Ingredients: Cultured raw cow's milk, salt, whole yellow mustard seeds and enzymes. Made in Ferndale, WA. www.twinsisterscreamery.com.
Recalling firm: Twin Sisters Creamery, LLC, Ferndale, WA, United States.
How to identify it
#450 Made on 5/27/2025 - Batch Code 250527B Sell by 2/21/2026 #452 Made on 6/10/2025 - Batch Code 250610B Sell by 3/7/2026 #454 Made on 6/18/2025 - Batch Code 250618B Sell by 3/15/2026 #455 Made on 6/24/2025 - Batch Code 250624B Sell by 3/21/2026 #456 Made on 7/01/2025 - Batch Code 250701B Sell by 3/28/2026 #459 Made on 7/22/2025 - Batch Code 250722B Sell by 4/18/2026 Letter B indicates product is Whatcom Blue. #451 Made on 6/03/2025 - Batch Code 250603F Sell by 6/03/2026 #453 Made on 6/16/2025 - Batch Code 250616F Sell by 6/16/2026 #457 Made on 7/08/2025 - Batch Code 250708F Sell by 7/08/2026 Letter F indicates product is Farmhouse Cheese #451 Made on 6/03/2025 - Batch Code 250603P Sell By 6/3/2026 Letter P indicates product is Peppercorn. #453 Made on 6/16/2025 - Batch Code 250616M Sell by 6/16/2026 Letter M indicates product is Mustard Seed.
The hazard
Raw milk Whatcom Blue cheese is recalled due to E. coli O103:H2.
Raw milk Farmhouse cheeses are recalled due to E. coli O103:H2 and E. coli O74:H25.
Raw milk Peppercorn cheese is recalled due to E.coli O26:H11
Raw milk Mustard Seed cheese is recalled due to E. coli O103:H2 and E. coli O74:H25.
What to do
Don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you've eaten it and feel unwell, contact a doctor.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for food & drink recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
Distributed in OR and WA
The official notice
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