Raw Milk Cheese Recalled Amidst E. coli Outbreak, Sparking Illnesses and Hospitalizations
A recall of raw milk cheese has been issued due to an E. coli outbreak that has led to 13 reported illnesses and 8 hospitalizations.
Harrisburg Lancaster Lebanon York, PA, September 26, 2026 — A recall has been issued for raw milk cheese following an outbreak of E. coli. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have been investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to the product.
As a result of the outbreak, 13 individuals have reportedly fallen ill after consuming the cheese. Of those affected, 8 have required hospitalization due to the severity of their symptoms. The specific strain of E. coli has not been detailed in the available information.
The product involved is raw milk cheese. However, the name of the specific cheese, the brand or company producing it, and the distribution locations are not specified in the initial reports. The timeline of the outbreak and when the recall was initiated also remain unstated.
Consumers who may have purchased raw milk cheese are advised to check for specific recall announcements for product identification and disposal instructions. The contractor responsible for distributing the cheese, the specific dates of sale, and details regarding any regulatory inspections or code violations associated with the outbreak have not been provided.
Further details regarding the scope of the recall, including the total quantity of cheese affected and the full list of retail or wholesale outlets impacted, are not yet available. The investigation into the source of the E. coli contamination and its connection to the raw milk cheese is ongoing, with more information expected as the situation develops. The amount of any potential fines or penalties has not been disclosed.
Story summarized from the original created by Rob Taub on www.abc27.com, see more information here.
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