The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CGFA) reported that raw Goat Milk Cheddar Cheese produced and packaged by Sierra Nevada Cheese Company of Glenn County is the subject of a statewide recall and quarantine order announced by California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones. The quarantine order was issued following the confirmed detection of Listeria monocytogenes in raw goat milk cheddar cheese samples tested by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The order applies to “Sierra Nevada Bella Capra Goat Cheese, Raw Milk Goat Cheddar” sold in six-ounce (6 oz) square blocks packaged in clear plastic wrapping. CDFA detected the Listeria in a routine sample collected on 8/14/25 at the Sierra Nevada Cheese Company’s manufacturing and packaging facility. No illnesses have been reported. @ https://pressreleases.cdfa.ca.gov/Home/PressRelease/66054324
