Raw Farm E. coli Outbreak
Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported Mar 16, 2026 · Last updated Mar 17, 2026
The E. coli outbreak linked to Raw Farm's raw milk cheddar cheese could negatively impact the broader dairy and raw food markets, leading to increased scrutiny and potential regulatory changes. Raw Farm itself faces significant financial and reputational damage due to the outbreak and its refusal to recall products.
An E. coli food poisoning outbreak has sickened at least seven people in United States — California, United States — Florida, and United States — Texas, including young children. The United States — Food and Drug Administration identified United States — California-based Raw Farm's raw milk cheddar cheese as the likely source, although no Raw Farm products have tested positive for E. coli. The United States — Food and Drug Administration recommended that Raw Farm voluntarily remove its products from sale, but Raw Farm and its owner, McAfee, have declined, disputing the findings. The United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has urged consumers to avoid Raw Farm's products. The investigation is ongoing to determine the source of contamination.
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