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E. coli outbreak tied to raw milk cheese hits California with multiple cases

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Choi, J. (2026, September 26). E. coli outbreak tied to raw milk cheese hits California with multiple cases. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/26/us-news/e-coli-outbreak-tied-to-raw-milk-cheese-hits-california/

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An E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese from Sierra Nevada Graziers in Willows, California, has affected thirteen people across nine states, with eight hospitalizations including three cases of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. The FDA recalled four types of cheese—medium cheddar, sharp cheddar, jalapeno jack, and Monterey jack—in various packaging sizes after the outbreak predominantly impacting young children under five years old.

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An E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese produced by Sierra Nevada Graziers in Willows, California has affected at least 13 people across 10 states, including three each in California and Nevada. The outbreak resulted in the voluntary recall of four types of cheese: medium cheddar, sharp cheddar, jalapeno jack, and Monterey jack, sold in 8-oz or 16-oz packages and also available to wholesalers in 5-lb loaves. Three Californians have been hospitalized, with eight people total admitted due to the infection; three patients developed Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), a severe medical condition that can lead to kidney failure. More than half of those affected were children aged five years or younger. The outbreak highlights the risks associated with consuming raw milk products and underscores the importance of food safety measures.

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An E. coli nightmare has spread across nine states, sending toddlers to the hospital, after an outbreak that originated at a raw milk cheese company in Northern California. asserted

that → spread → California

Thirteen E. coli cases have already been linked to four different types of raw milk cheese produced by Sierra Nevada Graziers in Willows, California. asserted

cases → link → Willows

Three Californians have been hit with E. coli infections. asserted

Californians → hit → infections

More than half of the cases were in children 5 years old or younger, which resulted in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalling the four types of cheese. asserted

Administration → result → cheese

Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now. Thanks for signing up! asserted

Sign → sign → California

“Recalled Sierra Nevada Graziers grass-fed raw milk cheeses: medium cheddar, sharp cheddar, jalapeno jack, and Monterey jack sold at retail in 8-oz or 16-oz packages and available to food service customers or wholesalers in 5-lb loaves,” the FDA said. Eight people have been hospitalized and three have been hit with Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), which is a severe medical condition that can lead to kidney failure, according to the CDC. People are advised to check to see if they have any of the recalled cheese and to throw it away if they are in possession of it. uncertain

they → recall → it

Any items and surfaces that might have touched the product should be washed using hot, soapy water or a dishwasher. uncertain

that → touch → water

This comes after another E. coli outbreak linked to a California company affected nine people across three states back in March. asserted

outbreak → come → March

Seven of the cases were in California and over half of those nine cases also involved children under five years old. asserted

half → involve → children

Raw Farm’s raw cheddar cheese was forced to recall its product as a result of the incidents. asserted

cheese → force → incidents

Founded in 1997, Sierra Nevada Cheese Co. is based out of Willows, California and sells cheese, butter, yogurt and cream cheese to consumers nationwide. asserted

Co. → found → consumers

Along with California, Nevada also recorded three cases related to the bacteria. asserted

Nevada → record → bacteria

All seven other states only have one so far. asserted

states → have → one

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