FDA-Food2026-10-19Class IPATHOGEN
Sierra Nevada Graziers raw sharp cheddar recalled for E. coli O26:H11 contamination
What this means
Sierra Nevada Cheese Company is recalling multiple sizes of Graziers raw sharp cheddar cheese due to potential contamination with E. coli O26:H11. The affected products were distributed across multiple U.S. states. No illnesses have been reported to date.
- Do not consume affected lots of Sierra Nevada Graziers raw sharp cheddar in 8 oz, 5 lb, or 40 lb sizes.
- Check product lot and expiration date against the recall notice.
- Return or discard the product.
- 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
13,468 cases (12 8-oz units/case); 84,663 lbs (5 lbs/unit); 1,373 lbs (40 lbs/unit)
Manufactured in
6505 County Road 39, Willows, California, United States
Products
SIERRA NEVADA
GRAZIERS
RAW SHARP CHEDDAR
NET WT. 8oz. (225g)
ITEM 6507
Plant No. 06-325
Willows, California 95988
Product of California
UPC: 687652165075
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SIERRA NEVADA
GRAZIERS
RAW SHARP CHEDDAR
NET WT. 5 LBS
Item 6511
Sierra Nevada Cheese Company
Willows, California 95988
Plant No. 06-325
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SIERRA NEVADA CHEESE
GRAZIERS
RAW MILK SHARP CHEDDAR
NET WT. 40 LBS
Item 6516
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=H-0100-2027More 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 Medium Cheddar recalled for 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 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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