Family Farmstead raw cheddar cheese recalled for potential Listeria
Family Farmstead Dairy is recalling all of its cheddar cheese products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems, and can cause miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women. The recall covers 8 oz plastic-wrapped Raw Mild Cheddar and Raw Sharp Cheddar sold in NY, NJ, VT, NH, MA, PA, RI, CT, DE, VA, WV, and TN.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Stop eating or serving the cheese. Return it to the place of purchase or contact Family Farmstead Dairy for assistance.
- Check for Raw Mild Cheddar or Raw Sharp Cheddar, 8 oz, with lot codes or best-by dates of 10/16/27 or earlier.
- Call (607) 397-4044 (M-F, 8:00-5:00) or email customerservice@familyfarmsteaddairy.com with questions.
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Details
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
In the FDA's words
Worcester, New York – Family Farmstead Dairy is recalling all cheddar cheese products because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes , an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
This decision follows the company's October 15, 2026 recall of certain raw cheddar products due to potential contamination with E. Coli O26:H11 and O45:H2
Product was distributed in NY, NJ, VT, NH, MA, PA, RI, CT, DE, VA, WV, and TN through retail stores.
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Products Affected
Product Description
Lot Code/Best By Date
Raw Mild Cheddar, 8oz, plastic wrapped All lot codes dated 10/16/27 and prior
Raw Sharp Cheddar, 8oz, plastic wrapped All lot codes dated 10/16/27 and prior
No other Family Farmstead Dairy products are included in this recall unless specifically identified by the company.
Consumer Information Consumers who have purchased affected cheddar products may return them to the place of purchase or contact Family Farmstead Dairy directly for assistance.
This action is being taken as part of our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and product excellence. Due to the potential of contamination, all Cheddar products with an expiration date of 10/16/27 and prior is being recalled at this time.
Questions regarding this recall may be directed to: Family Farmstead Dairy Phone: (607) 397-4044 (M-F, 8:00-5:00) Email: customerservice@familyfarmsteaddairy.com Family Farmstead Dairy appreciates the cooperation of its distributors, retailers, and customers and apologizes for any inconvenience this action may cause. The company remains committed to producing safe, high-quality dairy products and maintaining the trust of the communities it serves.
About Family Farmstead Dairy Family Farmstead Dairy is committed to producing high-quality dairy products while maintaining rigorous standards for food safety, product quality, and continuous improvement throughout its operations.