CLASS I ONGOING Food recall · Reported 13 May 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report

Raw Cheddar Original Never Warmed Above 102F recalled by Raw Farm

Raw Farm is recalling Raw Farm Raw Cheddar Original Never Warmed Above 102F (Truly Raw) Made With Whole Raw Milk, distributed in 10 states. The recall was initiated on 2 Apr 2026 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes8 oz - BATCH: 20260212, BEST BY: 5/13/2026 and all prior batches/dates. 16 oz - BATCH: 20251027-4, BEST BY: 8/23/2026 and all prior batches/dates.
Quantity recalledNot provided

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0762-2026
FDA event ID
98703
Recalling firm
Raw Farm, Fresno, CA
Classification
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Recall initiated
2 Apr 2026
FDA classified
7 May 2026
Reported
13 May 2026
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Press Release
Reason category
E. coli
Product category
Cheese

Timeline

2 Apr 2026Recall initiated by company
7 May 2026Classified by FDA+35 days
13 May 2026Published in enforcement report+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Multi-state outbreak of E. coli O157:H7.

Some strains of E. coli, such as O157:H7, produce a toxin that can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea and, in a small number of cases, kidney failure.

Product as listed by the FDA

RAW FARM RAW CHEDDAR Original NEVER WARMED ABOVE 102F (TRULY RAW) MADE WITH WHOLE RAW MILK MADE IN USA KEEP REFRIGERATED INGREDIENTS: whole raw milk, vegetable rennet, cultures, kosher sea salt Produced By: RAW FARM, LLC www.rawfarmusa.com 8 oz (227g) UPC: 835204001177 16 oz (454g) UPC: 835204000156

Where it was distributed

U.S. distribution: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, NV, TX. Foreign distribution: None.

ArizonaCaliforniaColoradoFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisIndianaMarylandNevadaTexas

Questions about this recall

Is Raw Cheddar Original Never Warmed Above 102F (Truly Raw) Made With Whole Raw Milk recalled?

Yes. Raw Farm recalled Raw Cheddar Original Never Warmed Above 102F (Truly Raw) Made With Whole Raw Milk on 2 Apr 2026. The recall is Class I and its status is Ongoing. Recall number H-0762-2026.

Why was it recalled?

Multi-state outbreak of E. coli O157:H7.

Which lots are affected?

8 oz - BATCH: 20260212, BEST BY: 5/13/2026 and all prior batches/dates. 16 oz - BATCH: 20251027-4, BEST BY: 8/23/2026 and all prior batches/dates.

Where was it sold?

U.S. distribution: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, NV, TX. Foreign distribution: None.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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