Family Farmstead Dairy Recalls Raw Cheddar Cheese Due to Listeria Contamination Risk
Family Farmstead Dairy has issued a recall for all its raw cheddar cheese products, including Raw Mild Cheddar and Raw Sharp Cheddar, due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This recall affects all lot codes dated October 16, 2027, and prior. The decision follows a previous recall on October 15 for certain raw cheddar products due to potential E. Coli O26:H11 and O45:H2 contamination. The newly recalled cheese was distributed through retail stores in multiple states, including New York, New Jersey, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections, particularly in vulnerable populations. Food contaminated with Listeria may not show any signs of spoilage, making it undetectable without testing.
