The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1374-2024·Announced 2024-06-26

Raw Cheddar Cheese Recalled for Potential E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

Raw Farm LLC has recalled Raw Cheddar Cheese made from unpasteurized milk due to potential E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The affected cheese was distributed to retailers in Texas, California, Colorado, and Arizona.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall. FDA Class I classification indicates the product presents a serious health hazard and requires a minimum severity score of 4. The contamination involves E. coli O157:H7, a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Raw Farm LLC is recalling Raw Cheddar Cheese, sold in 8-ounce shredded packages made from unpasteurized milk. The product was distributed to retailers and distribution centers in Texas, California, Colorado, and Arizona.

The recall is due to potential contamination with E. coli O157:H7. Consumers who purchased the product can identify it by Item 1080, barcode 835204001184, with batch code 20240116 or older. Affected consumers should not consume the product.

The recalled product

Product
Raw Cheddar Cheese, made from unpasteurized milk, 8 oz (1/2 lb), shredded, in a plastic bag, Keep Refrigerated under 40 degrees
Manufacturer
Raw Farm LLC
Category
Food — Dairy / Cheese
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • Item 1080
  • Barcode 835204001184
  • Batch 20240116 or older

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Raw Farm LLC under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 3 products in this recall →

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