Raw Farm refuses to recall E. coli – tainted Cheese.

In 2010 Congress passed and the President signed into law the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Section 423 of the FD&C Act (21 U.S.C. § 350l), authorizing the FDA to mandate recalls of food if there is a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

As of March 13, 2026, 7 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli have been reported from 7 states – California, Texas and Florida. Illnesses started on dates ranging from September 1, 2025 to February 13, 2026. Of 7 people with information available, 2 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.

State and local public health officials have interviewed 3 ill people about food exposures of interest in this outbreak. All 3 people (100%) reported eating RAW FARM- brand raw cheddar cheese. State and local officials are working to gather additional data for the 4 other illnesses, including 2 illnesses that occurred in 2025. Epidemiologic evidence indicates that RAW FARM-brand raw cheddar cheese products made by RAW FARM, LLC are the likely source of this outbreak. 

FDA has recommended that RAW FARM, LLC voluntarily remove their raw cheese products from the market, and the firm has declined – so, no mandatory recall?

Prior Outbreaks and/or Recalls linked to Raw Farm