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Massachusetts Department of Public Health Advises Consumers to Dispose of Raw Cheddar Cheese Sold by Raw Farm, LLC Due to Ongoing E. coli Outbreak

BOSTON  (March 27, 2026) – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is advising consumers to discard any Raw Farm-brand raw cheddar cheese they have, as federal and state officials investigate an ongoing outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections linked to the product. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, seven illnesses in three states have been identified to date, including two hospitalizations. More than half of the illnesses have affected children under the age of five. No deaths have been reported. At this time, no Massachusetts cases have been linked to the outbreak. DPH is issuing this warning to raise awareness of the potential risk the product poses while it remains in distribution. DPH will continue working with federal partners to monitor the situation. The outbreak has been linked to Raw Farm-brand raw cheddar cheese, including block and shredded cheddar cheese products. According to the FDA, available evidence points to raw cheddar cheese products made by Raw Farm, LLC as the likely source of the outbreak. Raw Farm, LLC declined the FDA’s recommendation to voluntarily remove the products from sale. The products are distributed nationwide. DPH advises consumers to: · Do not eat Raw Farm-brand raw cheddar cheese, including block and shredded cheddar products, while the investigation continues. · Check refrigerators and freezers for these products and throw them away. · Wash and sanitize any surfaces, utensils, containers, or refrigerator areas that may have come into contact with the cheese. This infographic shows how to clean your refrigerator in five steps.  · Watch for symptoms of E. coli infection if you or a family member consumed raw cheddar cheese from Raw Farm, LLC. Contact a health care provider right away if symptoms of E. coli infection develop. Symptoms of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli can include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea that is often bloody, vomiting, and fever. Symptoms typically begin about three to four days after exposure to the bacteria. In some cases, infection can lead to serious kidney complications, including hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which may require hospitalization. Young children are at highest risk of getting HUS. People should seek medical care promptly if they have: · Diarrhea and a fever above 102°F · Diarrhea lasting more than three days without improvement · Bloody diarrhea · Vomiting that prevents them from keeping liquids down · Signs of dehydration, such as decreased urination, dry mouth, or dizziness when standing Consumers and retailers can find additional information on the federal outbreak notices from the CDC and FDA. DPH will continue to monitor any related illnesses in Massachusetts and share updates as needed  CDC – E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Raw Cheddar Cheese FDA – Outbreak Investigation of E. coli O157:H7: Raw Cheddar Cheese (March 2026)