Texas Family Farmstead Cheese E. Coli Lawsuit

In October 2026, Family Farmstead Dairy recalled raw cheddar cheese that may be contaminated with 2 strains of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), a severe type of food poisoning bacteria.

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Information About The Recall

• Company: Family Farmstead Dairy, LLC, Worcester, New York
• Product name: Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese
• Lot code / Best By Date: 7/22/27
• Date of recall: October 15, 2026
• Risk of contamination: Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O26:H11 and O45:H2
• Illnesses: 0
• Sold: Retailers and grocery stores in 7 states
• Official notice: FDA recall

Family Farmstead Recalls Raw Cheddar for E. Coli

In October 2026, Family Farmstead Dairy announced a recall for one lot of its Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese because it may be contaminated with two strains of Shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC). No illnesses were reported, but samples of the cheese tested positive for the E. coli strains O26:H11 and O45:H2, which can result in severe infections.

What Happened?

No illnesses were directly linked to the recalled cheese. Instead, the problem was discovered during routine testing by state health officials in Maryland. According to the recall:

“The issue was discovered when a LFFM sample in Maryland isolated two strains of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in two samples of Family Farmstead A2 Raw Cheddar, 8 oz package, 7/22/27.”

LFFM stands for the FDA’s Laboratory Flexible Funding Model, a program that pays state laboratories to test food.

What Is the Danger of Shiga Toxin E. Coli?

The CDC urges consumers not to eat the recalled cheese products. The symptoms of E. coli may include:

• Diarrhea (may be bloody or watery)
• Stomach cramps, which can be severe
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Low-grade fever

Some people develop a type of kidney failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, or HUS. This complication is more likely in young children and elderly adults. It can lead to serious kidney damage, hosptialization, and can be deadly.

Which Products Are Affected?

• Family Farmstead Dairy Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese
• Lot code 7/22/27
• Best By date 7/22/27

Where Were They Sold?

Thee recalled cheese was sold in 7 states: New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, and Massachusetts. Additional states may have received the cheese from downstream distributors. The recall does not name specific stores where the cheese was sold.

For information, call Family Farmstead Dairy at (607) 397-4044 or check the official FDA recall notice.

Legal Help for E. Coli Victims in Texas

If you or your loved one got sick after eating cheese that was recalled for E. coli, a food poisoning lawyer may be able to help. The evidence will include information about where you bought the cheese, when you ate it, what it was contaminate with, medical records, and more.

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