Raw Mild Cheddar; Raw Sharp Cheddar Recall
Raw Mild Cheddar; Raw Sharp Cheddar
What does the FDA announcement say about status?
This FDA-published company announcement reports the recall and its instructions. It does not supply an FDA enforcement classification or a live recall-completion status. Follow the announcement and contact the firm for current guidance.
What is the scope of this recall record?
Use the official announcement to check the affected product identifiers and full scope.
This announcement was last checked on 2026-11-11. The company's announcement date, FDA publication date and this site's first observation are recorded separately.
Why was Raw Mild Cheddar; Raw Sharp Cheddar recalled?
Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
What should I do if I have this product?
Follow the company's instructions in the official FDA announcement.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the product description and available lot, UPC or model codes below from the official FDA record to check whether it is covered by this recall. If an identifier is missing or unclear, check the complete official notice or contact the firm; an incomplete match here does not establish that your product is unaffected.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
Product Description | Lot Code/Best By Date
Raw Mild Cheddar, 8oz, plastic wrapped | All lot codes dated 10/16/27 and prior
Raw Sharp Cheddar, 8oz, plastic wrapped | All lot codes dated 10/16/27 and prior
- FDA announcement ID
- 430959
- Product
- Raw Mild Cheddar; Raw Sharp Cheddar
- Recalling firm
- Family Farmstead Dairy
- FDA published
- November 10, 2026
- Company announced
- November 10, 2026
- First observed by this site
- November 11, 2026
- Agency
- FDA (food)
FDA company announcement
Worcester, New York – Family Farmstead Dairy is recalling all cheddar cheese products because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
This decision follows the company's October 15, 2026 recall of certain raw cheddar products due to potential contamination with E. Coli O26:H11 and O45:H2
Product was distributed in NY, NJ, VT, NH, MA, PA, RI, CT, DE, VA, WV, and TN through retail stores.
Products Affected
| Product Description | Lot Code/Best By Date |
| Raw Mild Cheddar, 8oz, plastic wrapped | All lot codes dated 10/16/27 and prior |
| Raw Sharp Cheddar, 8oz, plastic wrapped | All lot codes dated 10/16/27 and prior |
No other Family Farmstead Dairy products are included in this recall unless specifically identified by the company.
Consumer Information Consumers who have purchased affected cheddar products may return them to the place of purchase or contact Family Farmstead Dairy directly for assistance.
This action is being taken as part of our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and product excellence. Due to the potential of contamination, all Cheddar products with an expiration date of 10/16/27 and prior is being recalled at this time.
Questions regarding this recall may be directed to: Family Farmstead Dairy Phone: (607) 397-4044 (M-F, 8:00-5:00) Email: [email protected] Family Farmstead Dairy appreciates the cooperation of its distributors, retailers, and customers and apologizes for any inconvenience this action may cause. The company remains committed to producing safe, high-quality dairy products and maintaining the trust of the communities it serves.
About Family Farmstead Dairy Family Farmstead Dairy is committed to producing high-quality dairy products while maintaining rigorous standards for food safety, product quality, and continuous improvement throughout its operations.