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Family Farmstead Dairy Recalls Raw Cheddar in 12 States Over Listeria Risk

Family Farmstead Dairy is recalling its 8-ounce Raw Mild Cheddar and Raw Sharp Cheddar with best-by dates of October 16, 2027, and earlier due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The cheese was sold in 12 states.

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In brief

  • Family Farmstead Dairy recalls 8-ounce Raw Mild Cheddar and Raw Sharp Cheddar with best-by dates of October 16, 2027, and earlier.
  • The cheese may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and was sold in 12 states.
  • This is the second recall in less than a month, following an October 15 E. coli recall.
  • Consumers should not eat the cheese and can contact the company at (607) 397-4044.

Family Farmstead Dairy Recalls Raw Cheddar in 12 States Over Listeria Risk

Recall Details

Family Farmstead Dairy is recalling its eight-ounce Raw Mild Cheddar and Raw Sharp Cheddar with best-by dates of October 16, 2027, and earlier because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The New York-based dairy announced the recall on November 10, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted the notice the same day. It is the second recall of this cheese in less than a month.

The affected products are 8-ounce blocks of cheese wrapped in plastic. They were sold through retail stores in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia. The recall announcement did not list specific retailers.

Health Risks

Listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in newborns and young children, older adults, pregnant people, and those with weakened immune systems, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Other adults may have only short-term symptoms, such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Anyone who ate the recalled cheese and develops a fever or other symptoms of listeriosis should contact a healthcare provider.

Previous Recall and Consumer Instructions

The recall follows the company's October 15 recall of certain raw cheddar products over possible E. coli contamination. The company says no other Family Farmstead Dairy products are included in the recall unless they are specifically identified.

Consumers who have the cheese should not eat it. They should throw it away, return it to the store where they bought it, or contact the company for assistance. Questions can go to Family Farmstead Dairy at (607) 397-4044, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or [email protected].

Sources

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Questions readers ask

Which Family Farmstead Dairy products are being recalled?
The recall affects eight-ounce Raw Mild Cheddar and Raw Sharp Cheddar with best-by dates of October 16, 2027, and earlier.
Why is Family Farmstead Dairy recalling the cheese?
The company is recalling the products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
When was the recall announced?
The New York-based dairy announced the recall on November 10, and the Food and Drug Administration posted the notice the same day.
In which states were the recalled products sold?
The cheese was sold in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.
How can consumers contact the company for assistance?
Customers can call (607) 397-4044 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or email [email protected].

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