E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese
The gist
FDA and CDC linked a 13-person, nine-state E. coli outbreak to Sierra Nevada Graziers raw milk cheese.
Most of the sick are children 5 and under.
How it unfolded
- Jul 7, 2026The first victim in the Sierra Nevada Graziers outbreak developed symptoms.
- Aug 26, 2026Last onset of symptoms in the outbreak.
- Sep 24, 2026FDA notified Sierra Nevada Cheese Company of the outbreak and recommended a recall; the company agreed and initiated a recall that same day of all Graziers Raw Milk Cheeses.