Raw Milk Cheese Linked to E. Coli Illnesses, FDA Says
At least seven individuals across three states have fallen ill with E. coli food poisoning, with young children being disproportionately affected. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has identified raw milk cheddar cheese produced by California-based Raw Farm as the “likely source” of the outbreak, despite the company’s refusal to recall its products due to a lack of definitive pathogen testing in their products. Illnesses occurred between September 2025 and mid-February, with two hospitalizations reported, and health officials urge consumers to consider avoiding these products while the investigation continues to pinpoint the source of contamination.
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