What cheese products are being recalled due to E. coli fears?

Twin Sisters Creamery and Peterson Company have recalled various cheese products made from raw, unpasteurized milk and aged over 60 days.

Why did the FDA issue a Class I recall for the Washington cheese?

The FDA issued a Class I recall because the cheese is potentially contaminated with E. coli, posing a serious health risk.

How many E. coli cases are linked to the Twin Sisters Creamery cheese recall?

At least three cases of E. coli O103 infection have been reported in Oregon and Washington, with one case linked to Twin Sisters Creamery cheese.

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E. coli Cheese Recall: Highest FDA Risk Warning Issued

20 Nov

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Summary

Two Washington companies recalled cheese due to E. coli risk.
FDA issued its highest Class I risk warning for the recalled cheese.
At least three E. coli O103 cases reported in Oregon and Washington.

E. coli Cheese Recall: Highest FDA Risk Warning Issued

Twin Sisters Creamery and The Peterson Company in Washington are facing a voluntary recall of cheese products due to potential contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) and E. coli O103. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified these recalls as Class I, its most serious risk category, signaling a significant threat to public health. This classification means there is a high probability that consuming the affected products could lead to severe health consequences or even death.

The recalls began on October 25, with Twin Sisters Creamery initiating its own voluntary recall. The Peterson Company followed suit the next day, recalling Twin Sisters Creamery-branded products. As of the article's reporting, at least three cases of STEC infection caused by E. coli O103 have been identified in Oregon and Washington. One reported instance involved a person in Oregon who consumed Twin Sisters Creamery Farmhouse cheese before falling ill.