FDA-Food2026-10-19Class IPATHOGEN
Sierra Nevada Cheese Company Graziers Raw Smoked Cheddar recalled for E. coli O26:H11
What this means
Sierra Nevada Cheese Company is recalling Graziers Raw Smoked Cheddar (5 lb blocks) because it may be contaminated with E. coli O26:H11. Two specific lots are affected, with expiration dates of May 5, 2027 and July 16, 2027.
- Check if you have this product — look for lot codes 00128264 or 01021251 on the label.
- Do not eat the cheese.
- Discard it or return it to the store where you bought it.
- Contact Sierra Nevada Cheese Company or your healthcare provider if you have symptoms of E. coli infection (severe diarrhea, abdominal cramps, or bloody stools).
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
201 lbs (5 lbs/unit)
Manufactured in
6505 County Road 39, Willows, California, United States
Products
GRAZIERS
RAW SMOKED CHEDDAR
NET WT. 5 LBS
Item 6513
Sierra Nevada Cheese Company
Willows, California 95988
Plant No. 06-325
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=H-0101-2027More 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 Graziers raw sharp cheddar recalled for E. coli O26:H11 contamination
- FDA-Food2026-10-14Sierra Nevada Cheese Graziers Raw Milk Sharp Cheddar recalled for E. coli O26:H11 contamination
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