You might want to check your cheese label before you put that charcuterie board together. Sierra Nevada Cheese Company has issued a recall on four of their raw milk cheeses due to an E. coli outbreak that has hospitalized eight people across nine states.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Friday that the brand’s medium cheddar, sharp cheddar, jalapeño jack, and Monterey jack are recalled following the outbreak. Get all of the info—including what you should do if you have one of the recalled products in your refrigerator—below.
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Sierra Nevada Graziers Cheese Linked to E. Coli Outbreak
An E. coli outbreak linked to Sierra Nevada Graziers raw milk cheese has been reported in California, Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Tennessee, and Utah. Of the thirteen reported cases, nine of the people who fell ill reported to eating Seirra Nevada Graziers cheese before experiencing symptoms.
No deaths have been reported in this outbreak, and the last E. coli case began on Aug. 26.
The following recalled Sierra Nevada Graziers grass-fed raw milk cheeses were sold across retailers nationwide in 8-oz and 16-oz packages:
- Raw Medium Cheddar
- Raw Sharp Cheddar
- Raw Jalapeño Jack
- Raw Monterey Jack
What to Do With Recalled Products
If you have any of the recalled cheeses in your refrigerator or freezer, you shouldn't consume them. Instead, the FDA urgers consumers to throw them out or return them to the point of purchase for a refund.
If you've already eaten any of these products, it's important to monitor for symptoms of E. coli, especially if you reside in one of the states in which the outbreak has been reported. Symptoms include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and fatigue.
It's important to stay in-the-know on recalls in order to stay safe and healthy. Other recent recalls include hair dryer brushes sold on Amazon and pork linked to listeria.
