A cheddar cheese recall has been issued in 12 states after Family Farmstead Dairy warned that some of its products could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall covered its 8-ounce Raw Mild Cheddar and Raw Sharp Cheddar, both sold in plastic-wrapped packages.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the company’s recall announcement on November 10, 2026. Consumers who purchased the affected cheese have been advised not to eat it and to return it to the place of purchase or contact the dairy for assistance.
Which Family Farmstead Cheddar Cheese Products Were Recalled?
The recall applied to two Family Farmstead Dairy products:
- Raw Mild Cheddar: 8-ounce, plastic-wrapped packages
- Raw Sharp Cheddar: 8-ounce, plastic-wrapped packages
All products with a batch code dated October 16, 2027 or earlier. Check the packaging of the cheddar cheese to see whether you have either variety.
As stated in the recall, this follows from a previous recall on October 15 for certain raw cheddar cheeses which may have been contaminated with E. coli O26 and O45. This recall has now been expanded to include all cheddar cheeses produced by the company with the correct dates.
Cheese Distributed to Retail Stores in 12 States
The affected products were distributed through retail stores in 12 states across the eastern United States.
The states included:
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- Tennessee
- Vermont
- Virginia
- West Virginia
The recall announcement did not identify individual retailers or provide a list of specific stores that carried the products. No other Family Farmstead Dairy products were included unless the company specifically identified them.
Listeria Can Cause Serious Illness in Vulnerable People
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause listeriosis, an infection that may lead to serious health complications.
Per the recall, healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms, such as high temperature, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, stomach pain and diarrhea.
However, it can be very dangerous for young children, the elderly, weak individuals and those with compromised immune systems. It can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths during pregnancy. The November recall did not mention anyone falling ill from the cheddar cheese.
What Should Consumers Do With the Recalled Cheese?
Consumers who purchased the affected Family Farmstead Raw Mild or Raw Sharp Cheddar should not eat the products. The company advised customers to return them to the place of purchase or contact Family Farmstead Dairy directly for assistance.
Customers with questions can call 607-397-4044, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. They can also email customerservice@familyfarmsteaddairy.com.
Consumers should check their refrigerators for the affected products and follow the company’s instructions rather than continue using the recalled cheese.
