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Sierra Nevada Cheese Company has recalled all Graziers raw milk cheese varieties after an E. coli outbreak sickened 13 people across 9 states. More than half of those affected are children aged 5 or younger, with 8 hospitalizations and 3 cases of a serious kidney complication. Consumers are urged to discard any Graziers raw milk cheese immediately.
Sierra Nevada Cheese Company has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of all four Graziers raw milk cheese varieties — medium cheddar, sharp cheddar, jalapeño jack, and Monterey jack — after the FDA linked the products to a multi-state E. coli outbreak. The recall, initiated on September 24, covers 8-oz and 16-oz retail packages as well as 5-lb wholesale loaves sold at stores, online, and to restaurants.
As of September 25, 13 people across California, Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Tennessee, and Utah had fallen ill. Because investigators haven't pinpointed a specific lot or date code, the company is pulling all Graziers raw milk cheeses currently on the market. Consumers are advised to discard the product, wash any surfaces it touched, and check both refrigerators and freezers.
By the Numbers:
Why it matters: Young children are especially vulnerable to severe E. coli illness, and this outbreak underscores the risks of consuming raw (unpasteurized) dairy products. The CDC recommends choosing pasteurized milk and dairy, particularly for kids under 5.
