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A raw milk cheese E. coli outbreak has spread across 9 states, hospitalizing 8 people — including young children. The CDC and FDA are investigating the multistate outbreak linked to Sierra Nevada Graziers cheeses, which have been recalled nationwide. More than half of the 13 reported cases are in children aged 5 and under, with three developing a potentially life-threatening kidney complication.
The CDC and FDA are investigating a multistate E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheeses from Sierra Nevada Graziers, which has now sickened 13 people across California, Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Tennessee, and Utah. Nine of those interviewed reported eating the brand's grass-fed raw milk cheese, prompting a nationwide recall on September 24 of multiple products — including medium cheddar, sharp cheddar, jalapeño jack, and Monterey jack varieties.
The outbreak is hitting the youngest the hardest, with more than half of cases in children aged 5 and under. Three patients developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious kidney complication that can be fatal. While the company believes its medium cheddar is the likely culprit, it is voluntarily pulling all Graziers raw milk cheeses as a precaution pending further investigation.
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Why it matters: Raw milk products carry real risks from pathogens like E. coli, Listeria, and Salmonella — and this outbreak is a stark reminder of how dangerous they can be, especially for young children, pregnant women, and older adults. The FDA urges consumers to discard or return all recalled products immediately.
