FDA-Food2026-10-19Class IPATHOGEN
Sierra Nevada Graziers Raw Medium Cheddar recalled for E. coli O26:H11 contamination
What this means
Sierra Nevada Cheese Company is recalling multiple sizes of Graziers Raw Medium Cheddar cheese due to potential contamination with E. coli O26:H11. The affected products were produced at their Willows, California facility and distributed across multiple U.S. states.
- Check your raw cheddar cheese for the Sierra Nevada Graziers brand and lot/expiration dates listed in the recall notice.
- Do not consume the affected cheese.
- Return the product to the store where you purchased it, or discard it.
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
8,175 cases (10 16-oz units/case); 4,795 cases (12 8-oz units/case); 99,317 lbs (5 lbs/unit); 1,213 lbs (40 lbs/unit)
Manufactured in
6505 County Road 39, Willows, California, United States
Products
SIERRA NEVADA
GRAZIERS
RAW MEDIUM CHEDDAR
NET WT. 16oz. (454g)
ITEM 6501
Plant No. 06-325
Willows, California 95988
Product of California
UPC: 687652165013
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SIERRA NEVADA
GRAZIERS
RAW MEDIUM CHEDDAR
NET WT. 8oz. (225g)
ITEM 6506
Plant No. 06-325
Willows, California 95988
Product of California
UPC: 687652165068
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SIERRA NEVADA
GRAZIERS
RAW MEDIUM CHEDDAR
NET WT. 5 LBS
Item 6510
Sierra Nevada Cheese Company
Willows, California 95988
Plant No. 06-325
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SIERRA NEVADA CHEESE
GRAZIERS
RAW MILK MEDIUM CHEDDAR
NET WT. 40 LBS
Item 6515
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=H-0099-2027More Sierra Nevada recalls
- FDA-Food2026-10-19Sierra Nevada Graziers Raw Jalapeno Jack cheese recalled for potential E. coli O26:H11 contamination
- FDA-Food2026-10-19Sierra Nevada Graziers Raw Monterey Jack recalled for potential E. coli O26:H11 contamination
- FDA-Food2026-10-19Sierra Nevada Graziers raw sharp cheddar recalled for E. coli O26:H11 contamination
- FDA-Food2026-10-19Sierra Nevada Cheese Company Graziers Raw Smoked Cheddar recalled for E. coli O26:H11
- FDA-Food2026-10-14Sierra Nevada Cheese Graziers Raw Milk Sharp Cheddar recalled for E. coli O26:H11 contamination
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