The FDA CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, investigated a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 linked to all sizes of RAW FARM-brand Raw Cheddar cheese blocks (with best by dates through 10/4/2024) and shredded cheese (with best by dates through 5/10/2024). As part of this investigation, CO, CA, and UT officials collected various RAW FARM-brand products for testing, and all samples were negative for E. coli. While E. coli has not been found in product samples, epidemiologic evidence shows that RAW FARM-brand Raw Cheddar cheese made by RAW FARM, LLC is the likely source of this outbreak. As of March 26, 2024, the CDC announced that the outbreak is over. CDC reports 11 illnesses in five states (CA, CO, NJ, TX, and UT). There have been a total of five hospitalizations, two of which developed HUS. No deaths were reported. The last illness onset date was February 5, 2024. FDA’s outbreak investigation is closed. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-e-coli-o157h7-raw-cheddar-cheese-february-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
