Summary
The FDA has issued its highest risk warning for a recall on certain cheese products made by Twin Sisters Creamery in Washington due to contamination with E. coli. The recall involves cheese made from unpasteurized milk and has already been linked to cases of illness in Oregon and Washington.
Key Facts
- Twin Sisters Creamery issued a recall for cheese products due to E. coli contamination.
- The recall affects cheese made from raw and unpasteurized milk.
- The FDA classified the recall as Class I, indicating a high risk of serious health effects.
- The Peterson Company also recalled products branded by Twin Sisters Creamery.
- E. coli infections are a significant health concern in the U.S., causing thousands of illnesses and hospitalizations each year.
- Identified batch codes for the recalled products include Whatcom Blue, Farmhouse, Peppercorn, and Mustard Seed.
- At least three cases of infection have been reported in Oregon and Washington linked to the cheese.
- Twin Sisters Creamery has currently suspended sales and shipping of its cheese products.
