RAW FARM raw cheddar cheese recalled for potential E. coli
Raw Farm has recalled specific batches of raw cheddar cheese products (blocks and shredded) due to a potential link to an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak. The recall includes multiple batch numbers and expiration dates listed on the Raw Farm website. No pathogens have been found in Raw Farm products tested so far.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Check your cheese against the batch numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall notice.
- Do not eat any recalled Raw Farm cheddar cheese.
- Return recalled packages to the store where purchased for a full refund.
- Contact Raw Farm at rawfarmusa.com/contact with questions or concerns.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- UPC codes
- 835204001177
- 835204001160
- 835204000156
- 835204000194
- 835204000354
- 835204001184
- 835204000330
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- All ages
Details
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
In the FDA's words
“Press was updated on April 7, 2026 to clarify previous notice.”
On April 2, 2026; RAW FARM issued a Voluntary Recall notice to the Associated Press and the FDA. This version serves to clarify that Voluntary Recall Notice. Summary of the 4 updates is below in highlighted yellow and the updates are below:
The item descriptions are now aligned with the labels.
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RAW FARM withdraws the comment: “This Voluntary Recall is being performed under protest.”
RAW FARM withdraws the comment: “This Voluntary Recall is performed as a path forward.”
RAW FARM adds the following statement: “While RAW FARM reserves its rights and disputes being the cause of this outbreak, in the interest of public health and safety, RAW FARM issues this Voluntary Recall.”
CLARIFIED VOLUNTARY RECALL NOTICE
April 7, 2026 1:00PM Pacific
No pathogens have been found in RAW FARM-brand cheese products.
No pathogens have been found in FDA samples collected directly or samples collected by state Health Department officials.
RAW FARM continues to contest the epidemiological links provided by the FDA.
While RAW FARM reserves its rights and disputes being the cause of this outbreak, in the interest of public health and safety, RAW FARM issues this Voluntary Recall.
RAW FARM proudly makes truly raw cheddar cheese from milk that is not pasteurized or thermalized and is fully compliant with C.F.R section 133.113.
The FDA has issued an Advisory without batch numbers or expiration dates. At the request of the FDA, RAW FARM is issuing a Voluntary Recall of the batches of cheese below and any batches produced prior to these dates.
Item
Item Description
Package Type
Package Size (oz.)
Barcode
Batch
Expiration
1050
RAW CHEDDAR Original
Block
8
835204001177
20251027-2
8/23/2026
1060
RAW CHEDDAR Original
Block
80
835204001160
20251015-4
8/11/2026
1075
RAW CHEDDAR Original
Block
16
835204000156
20251027-4
8/23/2026
1076
RAW CHEDDAR SIMPLY SHREDDED
Bag
80
835204000194
20260205
5/6/2026
1078
RAW CHEDDAR Jalapeno
Block
16
835204000354
20251128-1J
9/24/2026
1080
RAW CHEDDAR SIMPLY SHREDDED
Bag
8
835204001184
20260212
5/13/2026
1090
RAW CHEDDAR Jalapeno
Block
8
835204000330
20251128-2J
9/24/2026
This Voluntary Recall is limited to RAW FARM-brand cheddar cheese, and no other products are being Voluntarily Recalled.
Consumers should not consume the batches in this Voluntary Recall. We recommend the consumers return the packages to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. Information regarding the FDA Advisory can be found at the following link: Outbreak Investigation of E. coli O157:H7: Raw Cheddar Cheese (March 2026) | FDA .
If you have any questions or concerns, please report them immediately to RAW FARM via the link: Find — RAW FARM usa .
Company Contact Information
Consumers:
https://rawfarmusa.com/contact
Content current as of:
04/02/2026
Regulated Product(s)
Food & Beverages
Topic(s)
Foodborne Illness
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