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FDA Links RAW FARM Cheddar to E. Coli Outbreak

3/19/2026

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The FDA identified RAW FARM-brand cheddar cheese as the likely source of an E. coli outbreak sickening seven people across California, Texas, and Florida.
Four of the sick individuals are children, and two have been hospitalized.
The FDA recommended a voluntary recall, but Raw Farm refused, citing a lack of definitive evidence linking their products to the illnesses.
The investigation continues as state officials collect additional samples for testing.

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The FDA identified RAW FARM-brand cheddar cheese as the likely source of an E. coli outbreak sickening seven people across California, Texas, and Florida.
Four of the sick individuals are children, and two have been hospitalized.
The FDA recommended a voluntary recall, but Raw Farm refused, citing a lack of definitive evidence linking their products to the illnesses.
The investigation continues as state officials collect additional samples for testing.