Family Farmstead Dairy Announces Recall of All Cheddar Cheese Products Because of Possible Health Risk

Worcester, New York –Family Farmstead Dairy is recalling all cheddar cheese products because it has the potential to be contaminated withListeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea,Listeriainfection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. This decision follows the company's October 15, 2026 recall of certain raw cheddar products due to potential contamination withE. Coli O26:H11andO45:H2 Product was distributed in NY, NJ, VT, NH, MA, PA, RI, CT, DE, VA, WV, and TN through retail stores. No other Family Farmstead Dairy products are included in this recall unless specifically identified by the company. Consumer InformationConsumers who have purchased affected cheddar products may return them to the place of purchase or contact Family Farmstead Dairy directly for assistance. This action is being taken as part of our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and product excellence. Due to the potential of contamination, all Cheddar products with an expiration date of 10/16/27 and prior is being recalled at this time. Questions regarding this recall may be directed to:Family Farmstead Dairy Phone: (607) 397-4044 (M-F, 8:00-5:00) Email:customerservice@familyfarmsteaddairy.comFamily Farmstead Dairy appreciates the cooperation of its distributors, retailers, and customers and apologizes for any inconvenience this action may cause. The company remains committed to producing safe, high-quality dairy products and maintaining the trust of the communities it serves. About Family Farmstead DairyFamily Farmstead Dairy is committed to producing high-quality dairy products while maintaining rigorous standards for food safety, product quality, and continuous improvement throughout its operations.