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E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese brand: CDC, FDA

Federal health agencies are investigating a multistate E. coli O26 outbreak tied to Sierra Nevada Cheese Company's Graziers raw milk cheese. The contamination has sickened 13 people across nine states, leading to eight hospitalizations. Three patients have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a severe kidney complication. Most of the affected individuals are children aged five and under. In response, health officials issued warnings and the company recalled specific cheddar and jack raw milk cheese varieties.

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  • ✓ The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli infections linked to raw milk cheese.
  • ✓ Thirteen people have fallen ill across nine states in connection with the outbreak.
  • ✓ Eight people have been hospitalized, and three patients have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome.
  • ✓ Most of the affected individuals are children aged five and under.
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Authorities identified Sierra Nevada Cheese Company's Graziers raw milk cheese as the specific source of the multistate E. coli O26 outbreak.

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  1. E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Raw Milk Cheese

    Federal health agencies are investigating a multistate E. coli O26 outbreak tied to Sierra Nevada Cheese Company's Graziers raw milk cheese. The contamination has sickened 13 people across nine states, leading to eight hospitalizations. Three patients have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a severe kidney complication. Most of the affected individuals are children aged five and under. In response, health officials issued warnings and the company recalled specific cheddar and jack raw milk cheese varieties.

    Why it matters

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration are leading the investigation into the contaminated dairy products. Local health departments, including in San Diego County, have issued warnings regarding the recalled items. Raw milk products are frequently associated with foodborne pathogens because they do not undergo pasteurization.

    What is confirmed

    • The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli infections linked to raw milk cheese.
    • Thirteen people have fallen ill across nine states in connection with the outbreak.
    • Eight people have been hospitalized, and three patients have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome.
    • Most of the affected individuals are children aged five and under.
    • Sierra Nevada Cheese Company recalled specific Graziers raw milk cheddar and jack cheese varieties.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Two children in San Diego County were specifically sickened by the recalled cheese brand.

    What to watch next

    • Additional illness reports from state health departments
    • Further updates from the FDA and CDC regarding distribution channels of the recalled cheese
    Sources used for this update (23)
    1. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese brand: CDC, FDA
    2. NewsNation — Raw milk cheese recalled over E. coli outbreak, FDA says
    3. Yahoo — Raw cheese linked to E. coli outbreak, causing sickness for 2 San Diego County children
    4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov) — When People Got Sick: E. coli Outbreak, September 2026
    5. Marler Blog — E. coli O26 Outbreak Linked to Sierra Nevada Cheese Company’s Graziers Raw Milk Cheese: 13 Sick in Nine States, 8 Hospitalized, 3 with HUS — Most Are Children 5 and Under
    6. Marler Clark — After a Fourth E. coli Outbreak Linked to Raw Milk…
    7. WTHR — Multistate E. coli outbreak tied to raw milk cheese sickens 13 people
    8. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov) — Investigation Update: E. coli Outbreak, September 2026
    9. nbcsandiego.com — San Diego County issues health warning over recalled cheese
    10. Yahoo — E. coli outbreak tied to raw milk cheese hits California with multiple cases
    11. FOX 32 Chicago — Sierra Nevada raw milk cheese recalled, linked to E. coli outbreak
    12. Fox Business — E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese leads to 13 illnesses and eight hospitalizations across the US: FDA
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