Whatcom Blue cheese recalled due to E. coli O103:H2 contamination
Twin Sisters Creamery brand Whatcom Blue cheese has been recalled due to contamination with E. coli O103:H2. The affected product was distributed in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification indicates reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences. E. coli O103:H2 is a high-risk pathogen capable of causing severe illness and death.
Plain-English summary
Twin Sisters Creamery brand Whatcom Blue cheese (Item #28855) is being recalled due to potential contamination with E. coli O103:H2. The cheese is made from raw milk and is packaged in 5-6 ounce Cryovac packages. A total of 18 cases (288 individual pieces) are affected.
The recalled cheese was distributed in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The affected product bears one of the following manufacturing codes: 761511 (produced September 18, 2025), 775511 (October 2, 2025), 781511 (October 8, 2025), or 793511 (October 20, 2025). Consumers should check the manufacturing code on the package to determine if their product is affected.
Consumers should not consume this cheese. Discard any product with a matching manufacturing code. If you have consumed this cheese and experience symptoms of E. coli infection, contact a healthcare provider. Symptoms may include severe diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever.
The recalled product
- Product
- Item# 28855 Whatcom Blue, Twin Sisters Creamery brand, product is packed in Cryovac and each package weighs 5oz-6oz. There are 16 pieces per case. This cheese is made from raw milk. Ingredients: cultured raw cow's milk, salt, enzymes, penicillium roqueforti. Made by Twin Sisters
- Manufacturer
- Peterson Company Inc
- Category
- Food — Dairy / Cheese
- Hazard
- e-coli
Distribution
Distributed in 4 states:
- CO
- ID
- OR
- WA
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