ANNOUNCED ONGOING Food recall · Reported 29 Sep 2026 · FDA company announcement, classification pending
Sierra Nevada Graziers Monterey Jack, Jalapeno Jack recalled
Sierra Nevada Cheese is recalling Sierra Nevada Graziers Monterey Jack, Jalapeno Jack, Medium Cheddar, and Sharp Cheddar, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 28 Sep 2026 and is listed as ongoing.
Recall details
- Recall number
- FDA-PR-8cbcbc395a17
- Recalling firm
- Sierra Nevada Cheese
- Classification
- Pending
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 28 Sep 2026
- Reported
- 29 Sep 2026
- Reason category
- E. coli
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 28 Sep 2026 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 29 Sep 2026 | Published in enforcement report | +1 day |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Potential to be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC). Sierra Nevada Cheese Company of Willows, California, is voluntarily recalling all Graziers Raw Milk Cheese currently in the market because due to potential contamination with Escherichia coli O26:H11 (E. coli O26:H11). E. coli O26:H11 is a Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. E. coli O26:H11 can cause acute diarrheal illness (often with bloody stools) within a few days of ingestion of the bacteria. Most people recover within a week. However, a subset of infected individuals (especially children under 5 years of age, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals) may develop Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), a severe illness characterized by hemolytic anemia (red cell breakdown), thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) and renal failure. HUS can lead to death. At this time, the investigation has not been narrowed to a specific lot, date code, or production date. Therefore, out of an abundance of caution, Sierra Nevada Cheese Company is recalling all the Graziers Raw Milk Cheese products listed below currently in distribution. The recalled products were distributed nationwide through distributors, retailers, and direct customers. The recall includes the following Graziers Raw Milk Cheese products: Product Package UPC / Item Graziers Raw Milk Monterey Jack 8oz Square UPC 6-87652-16400-9 Graziers Raw Milk Jalapeño Jack 8oz Square UPC 6-87652-164
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 company
Sierra Nevada Graziers Monterey Jack, Jalapeno Jack, Medium Cheddar, and Sharp Cheddar raw milk cheeses
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potential to be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC). Sierra Nevada Cheese Company of Willows, California, is voluntarily recalling all Graziers Raw Milk Cheese currently in the market because due to potential contamination with Escherichia coli O26:H11 (E. coli O26:H11). E. coli O26:H11 is a Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. E. coli O26:H11 can cause acute diarrheal illness (often with bloody stools) within a few days of ingestion of the bacteria. Most people recover within a week. However, a subset of infected individuals (especially children under 5 years of age, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals) may develop Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), a severe illness characterized by hemolytic anemia (red cell breakdown), thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) and renal failure. HUS can lead to death. At this time, the investigation has not been narrowed to a specific lot, date code, or production date. Therefore, out of an abundance of caution, Sierra Nevada Cheese Company is recalling all the Graziers Raw Milk Cheese products listed below currently in distribution. The recalled products were distributed nationwide through distributors, retailers, and direct customers. The recall includes the following Graziers Raw Milk Cheese products: Product Package UPC / Item Graziers Raw Milk Monterey Jack 8oz Square UPC 6-87652-16400-9 Graziers Raw Milk Jalapeño Jack 8oz Square UPC 6-87652-164
Where was it sold?
Nationwide
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 an unclassified recall mean?
The FDA assigns a class once it has assessed the health risk. Until then the recall is listed without one.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 29 Sep 2026. This is a company announcement published by the FDA; the FDA has not yet classified the recall. The record is updated when the classification appears in the Enforcement Report. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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