Major Food Group chef and co-owner Mario Carbone discusses how rising prices have affected the food and restaurant industry as a whole on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ Shoppers in several states are urged to check their refrigerators after Family Farmstead Dairy recalled a batch of raw cheddar cheese that could be contaminated with potentially dangerous strains of E. coli. The Worcester, New York-based company is recalling its Family Farmstead Dairy Raw Mild Cheddar cheese with the lot code and best-before date of 7/22/27, according to an Oct. 15 notice issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The cheese was distributed to retailers in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia and Massachusetts. The company said the product may have also reached other states through downstream distributors. HYUNDAI RECALLS MORE THAN 94,000 VEHICLES FOR FIRE RISK The cheese was distributed to grocery stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia and Massachusetts. (iStock) The recall was initiated after testing in Maryland detected two strains of E. coli in samples of Family Farmstead A2 Raw Cheddar sold in 8-ounce packages, according to the notice. No illnesses or allergic reactions had been reported in connection with the recalled cheese at the time of the announcement. The strains, E. Coli O26:H11 and O45:H2, can cause diarrhea, including bloody stools. OVER 82K RECHARGEABLE HAND WARMERS WITHDRAWN DUE TO FIRE RISK No illnesses or allergic reactions had been reported in connection with the recalled cheese at the time of the announcement. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) “Although most healthy adults can recover completely within a week, some people may develop a form of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS),” the advisory said. “HUS is more likely to occur in young children and the elderly. The condition can lead to serious kidney damage and even death.” Consumers who purchased the recalled cheese are urged not to eat it and instead throw it in the trash or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. FDA CONCLUDES INVESTIGATION INTO CYCLOSPORA OUTBREAK LINKED TO RECALLED TAYLOR FARMS ICEBERG LETTUCE. No other Family Farmstead dairy products are included in the recall. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) No other Family Farmstead Dairy products are included in the recall. CLICK HERE TO START FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO “We sincerely apologize to our customers, retail partners and consumers for the inconvenience caused by this recall,” the company said. “Product quality is a top priority here at Family Farmstead, so we are committed to identifying the cause of this issue and taking all necessary corrective actions to ensure the continued safety and quality of our products.” FOX Business could not immediately be reached for additional comment.
