10 Types of Cheese Recalled Nationwide Due to E. Coli Outbreak
10 Types of Cheese Recalled Nationwide Due to E. Coli Outbreak
Danielle DeAngelisWed, September 30, 2026 at 5:04 PM UTC
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Several Graziers Raw Milk Cheese products are recalled due to an E. coli outbreak, per the FDA.
Raw milk cheeses can carry harmful bacteria like E. coli, posing risks to vulnerable populations.
The outbreak has caused 13 illnesses, including eight hospitalizations and three cases of kidney failure.
There’s 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 an E. coli outbreak connected to the products.
The cheeses affected are all Graziers Raw Milk Cheese products currently in distribution. The following raw milk cheeses are included in this recall, including impacted UPC and item numbers:
Product
UPC / Item
Graziers Raw Milk Monterey Jack (8-oz. square)
UPC 6-87652-16400-9
Graziers Raw Milk Jalapeño Jack (8-oz. square)
UPC 6-87652-16403-0
Graziers Raw Milk Medium 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 Cheddar (16-oz. brick)
UPC 6-87652-16501-3
Graziers Raw Milk Monterey Jack Loaves (5-lb. loaf)
Item 6425
Graziers Raw Milk Jalapeño Jack Loaves (5-lb. loaf)
Item 6426
Graziers Raw Milk Medium Cheddar (5-lb. loaf)
Item 6510
Graziers Raw Milk Sharp Cheddar (5-lb. loaf)
Item 6511
Graziers Raw Milk Cheddar Block (40-lb. block)
Items 6515 and 6516
Check your refrigerator, and if you have any of the above cheese products on hand, dispose of it or contact your place of purchase for a possible refund. These products may contain E. coli O26:H11, a Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) that can be especially harmful for children, those age 65 or older and for immunocompromised individuals.
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Raw milk and products made with raw milk are generally not safe to consume, as they have not been through the pasteurization process which mitigates harmful bacteria, including E. coli. If you’re experiencing symptoms of infection, including diarrhea, stomach cramps, low-grade fever, nausea and vomiting after consuming one of the recalled cheeses or any raw milk product, contact a healthcare provider immediately.
As of September 25, there have been 13 illnesses in connection to this recall, including eight hospitalizations—three of which being cases of kidney failure from hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Although the cheese was sold across the U.S., 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 about 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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