Family Farmstead Dairy recalled Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese with lot code 7/22/27 after a sample tested positive for 2 strains of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Family Farmstead cheese E. coli cases in all 50 states. If you got sick from eating cheese that was recalled for E. coli, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
Quick Facts About the Family Farmstead Cheese Recall
- Company: Family Farmstead Dairy, LLC of Worcester, New York
- Product: Family Farmstead Dairy Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese
- Lot code / Best By date: 7/22/27
- Recall date: October 15, 2026
- Risk: Potential contamination with two strains of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O26:H11 and O45:H2
- Illnesses reported: 0
- Distribution: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and Massachusetts, and possibly other states through distributors
- Official source: FDA recall notice
Family Farmstead Raw Cheddar Recall for E. Coli
In October 2026, Family Farmstead Dairy, a company based in New York, announced a recall for a batch of Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese that may be contaminated with two strains of E. coli. The strains were identified as Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O26:H11 and O45:H2 (STEC), which can cause serious food poisoning infections. No illnesses were reported.
Family Farmstead revised their original recall announcement with corrections. The first version reported the strain as O157:H7. This was later corrected to E. coli O26:H11 and O45:H2, which are Shiga-toxin producing strains of E. coli (STEC).
What Cheese Was Recalled?
The recall involves the following product:
- Family Farmstead Dairy Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese
- Lot code: 7/22/27
- Best By date: 7/22/27
The samples that tested positive of E. coli were sold under the label “Family Farmstead A2 Raw Cheddar,” in an 8 oz package, with the same 7/22/27 date.
Where Was It Sold?
The cheese was distributed to retailers in 7 states, and possibly redistributed further to other states:
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- Connecticut
- Maryland
- Virginia
- Massachusetts
How Was E. Coli Found?
Family Farmstead said state health officials in Maryland isolated two strains of E. coli in 2 samples of the cheese. No illnesses were reported in the recall.
However, there was a separate E. coli outbreak that was linked to Raw Farm® raw cheddar. This outbreak occurred in early 2026, and more than half of the victims were children under 5 years old, according to the CDC Investigation.
What is E. Coli?
E. coli O26:H11 and O45:H2 are two strains of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). These strains are less common than the O157:H7 strain, but they can also lead to serious complications like bloody diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and a type of kidney failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS).
What Are the Symptoms of E. Coli Food Poisoning?
According to the CDC, most people with an E. coli infection experience diarrhea, stomach cramps that can be severe, vomiting, and low fever.
The CDC urges you to seek medical attention for serious diarrhea or vomiting lasting 2 days or more, bloody stool or urine, a fever above 102°F, and symptoms of dehydration or kidney problems due to Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS).
What Should I Do?
Family Farmstead Dairy urges customers not to eat the recalled cheese. You can throw it away or return it to the store for a full refund. Call (607) 397-4044 or email customerservice@familyfarmsteaddairy.com for more information.
Before you throw the cheese away, take a photo of the label with the 7/22/27 date-code. If you get sick, this will be important information.
Do I Have a Family Farmstead Cheese Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Family Farmstead cheese E. coli cases in all 50 states. If you got sick from eating cheese that was recalled for E. coli, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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