FDA-Food2026-10-19Class IPATHOGEN
Sierra Nevada Graziers Raw Monterey Jack recalled for potential E. coli O26:H11 contamination
What this means
Sierra Nevada Cheese Company is recalling specific lots of Graziers Raw Monterey Jack cheese (8 oz and 5 lb sizes) because they may be contaminated with E. coli O26:H11. The affected products were distributed across multiple states.
- Check the lot and expiration date on your Sierra Nevada Graziers Raw Monterey Jack packaging against the list of affected lots.
- Do not eat the product if it matches an affected lot.
- Return or discard the recalled cheese.
- Contact Sierra Nevada Cheese Company or your retailer with questions.
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Potential contamination due to E. coli O26:H11.
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
Domestic: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, NJ, OR, TX, WA, WI.
Foreign: Not applicable.
Affected count
6,700 cases (12 8-oz units/case); 30,109 lbs (5 lbs/unit)
Manufactured in
6505 County Road 39, Willows, California, United States
Products
SIERRA NEVADA
GRAZIERS
RAW MONTEREY JACK
NET WT. 8oz. (225g)
ITEM 6400
Plant No. 06-325
Willows, California 95988
UPC: 687652164009
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SIERRA NEVADA
GRAZIERS
RAW MONTEREY JACK
NET WT. 5 LBS
Item 6425
Sierra Nevada Cheese Company
Willows, California 95988
Plant No. 06-325
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=H-0097-2027More Sierra Nevada recalls
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- FDA-Food2026-10-19Sierra Nevada Graziers raw sharp cheddar recalled for E. coli O26:H11 contamination
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- FDA-Food2026-10-14Sierra Nevada Cheese Graziers Raw Milk Sharp Cheddar recalled for E. coli O26:H11 contamination
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