RAW FARM Raw Cheddar Cheese Recall Update: What Shoppers Should Check Right Now

Shoppers should check their refrigerators and freezers for RAW FARM-brand raw cheddar cheese in block and shredded forms. The FDA says these products are part of an ongoing recall tied to a possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination risk, and consumers should not eat, sell, or serve them.

If you have the recalled cheese at home, the safest next step is simple: throw it away. Do not taste it to check whether it seems fine. After discarding it, wash and sanitize any containers, drawers, cutting boards, utensils, or surfaces that may have touched the cheese.

What products are affected

According to the FDA, the recall covers RAW FARM raw cheddar cheese sold in block and shredded forms. The agency’s outbreak update says the recalled products were sold at retailers nationwide. The official update does not clearly list package sizes, UPCs, lot codes, or use-by dates in the source used for this article, so shoppers should focus on the brand and product type named in the advisory and avoid these recalled raw cheddar items.

The FDA also noted that some sick people reported buying the cheese from Sprouts Farmers Market and H-E-B.

Why this matters now

This alert is linked to an outbreak investigation involving E. coli O157:H7, a strain that can cause serious illness. In the FDA’s April 16, 2026 update, officials reported 9 illnesses across California, Florida, and Texas. Those cases included 3 hospitalizations and 1 case of hemolytic uremic syndrome, or HUS, a serious complication that can affect the kidneys.

The FDA says the voluntary recall began on April 2, 2026, with updated recall language issued on April 7. The April 16 outbreak update made the consumer warning especially important for anyone who may still have the cheese stored at home.

What to do if you bought it

• Check your fridge and freezer for RAW FARM raw cheddar cheese in block or shredded form.
• Do not eat it, even if it smells or looks normal.
• Do not serve it to family, guests, or customers.
• Throw it away or dispose of it in a way that children, pets, and animals cannot access it.
• Clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers that touched the product.

This matters for home cooks because recalled cheese can easily cross-contact other foods in a refrigerator drawer, lunch box, or charcuterie setup. A quick cleanup now can reduce the chance of spreading bacteria to ready-to-eat foods.

Symptoms to watch for

The CDC says E. coli infection can cause symptoms such as severe stomach cramps, diarrhea that may be bloody, and vomiting. Some people get sick enough to need medical care. If you ate the recalled cheese and develop symptoms, contact a healthcare provider, especially if symptoms are severe or do not improve.

Young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems can be at higher risk for serious illness, but anyone can get sick from contaminated food.

The bottom line for shoppers

This is a practical fridge check for today: if you have RAW FARM raw cheddar cheese in block or shredded form, do not use it. Discard it, clean anything it touched, and keep an eye out for symptoms if anyone in your household ate it.

The FDA and CDC continue to advise consumers to avoid these recalled products while the outbreak investigation continues.