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FDA links raw cheese to outbreak; Makers "100% disagree," refuse recall

5 hours ago
  • #Raw Milk Cheese
  • #E. coli Outbreak
  • #Food Safety
  • The FDA links Raw Farm's raw cheddar cheese to a multistate E. coli outbreak.
  • Seven cases reported in California, Florida, and Texas, with two hospitalizations.
  • Four cases involved children aged 3 or younger, who are at higher risk.
  • Illnesses occurred from September last year to February 13.
  • Genetic testing suggests a common source, with all interviewed cases consuming Raw Farm cheese.
  • Raw Farm refuses to recall its products despite FDA recommendations.
  • The company disputes the FDA's findings on social media.