Family Farmstead Dairy Recalls All Cheddar Cheese Products Due to Listeria Risk
Family Farmstead Dairy, located in Worcester, New York, has announced a recall of all its cheddar cheese products. The recall, published by the FDA on November 10, 2026, is a precautionary measure due to the potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacterium can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Listeria infection can also lead to miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women. This current recall expands upon a previous recall issued on October 15, 2026, which involved certain raw cheddar products due to potential contamination with E. Coli O26:H11 and O45:H2. The affected cheddar products, including Raw Mild Cheddar and Raw Sharp Cheddar, were distributed across multiple states including NY, NJ, VT, NH, MA, PA, RI, CT, DE, VA, WV, and TN through retail stores.
