RAW FARM Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese Recall - E. coli O157:H7

Hawaii DOH News

Published April 2nd, 2026

Detected April 3rd, 2026

Summary

The Hawaii Department of Health issued an alert regarding a RAW FARM recall of Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese products due to potential E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Seven products are affected, including shredded and block varieties in various sizes with expiration dates through September 2026. Nine illnesses have been reported nationally linked to these products.

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The Hawaii Department of Health Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents to a recall issued by RAW FARM for its Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese products due to potential E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The recalled products include 8 oz. to 80 oz. sizes of Lightly Salted Cheddar Block, Original Cheddar Shred, and Jalapeno Cheddar Block with batch numbers 20251015-4 through 20260212 and expiration dates through September 2026. The products were distributed to Down to Earth stores and Hanalei Market in Hawaii. U.S. FDA and partner state epidemiological investigations indicate the products may be contaminated.

Consumers who purchased these products should verify product information against the recall list, not consume the recalled products, and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Retailers should ensure affected products are removed from shelves. Healthcare providers should advise symptomatic patients who consumed the products to seek medical attention. Symptoms of E. coli O157:H7 infection include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea, and vomiting, with incubation periods of 3-9 days. Nine illnesses have been reported nationally; none in Hawaii to date.

What to do next

Verify if any recalled RAW FARM Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese products are in stock and remove immediately
Alert customers who may have purchased affected products (check batch numbers and expiration dates against recall list)
Direct consumers with questions to RAW FARM at https://rawfarmusa.com/contact

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DOH ALERTS PUBLIC ABOUT RAW FARM RAW MILK CHEDDAR CHEESE DUE TO POTENTIAL E. COLI

Posted on Apr 2, 2026 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) is alerting residents to a recall issued by RAW FARM for its Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese, both shredded and block products. The recall was issued because United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) and partner state epidemiological investigations indicate that the RAW FARM Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

The recalled products were distributed to a small number of specialty grocery stores in Hawai‘i, including Down to Earth stores and Hanalei Market. The DOH FDB is following up with these stores to ensure that the products are no longer available for sale. Specific recalled product information is as follows:

| Item No. | Item Description | Batch | Expiration | Barcode |
| 1050 | 8 oz. Lightly Salted Cheddar Block | 20251027-2 | 8/23/2026 | 835204001177 |
| 1060 | 80 oz. Lightly Salted Cheddar Block | 20251015-4 | 8/11/2026 | 835204001160 |
| 1075 | 16 oz. Lightly Salted Cheddar Block | 20251027-4 | 8/23/2026 | 835204000156 |
| 1076 | 80 oz. Bag of Original Cheddar Shred | 20260205 | 5/6/2026 | 835204000194 |
| 1078 | 16 oz. Jalapeno Cheddar Block | 20251128-1J | 9/24/2026 | 835204000354 |
| 1080 | 8 oz. Lightly Salted Cheddar Shred | 20260212 | 5/13/2026 | 835204001184 |
| 1090 | 8 oz. Jalapeno Cheddar Block | 20251128-2J | 9/24/2026 | 835204000330 |

In addition, any batches produced prior to the dates listed above are also under recall.

Symptoms of E. coli O157:H7 infection include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea and/or vomiting. Symptoms can begin anywhere from a few days after consuming contaminated food to up to nine days later. The average incubation period is three to four days. Although most healthy adults can recover completely within a week, some infections can cause severe bloody diarrhea and may lead to life-threatening conditions such as a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). HUS is most likely to occur in young children and the elderly. E. coli O157:H7 infection may also lead to the development of high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, and/or neurologic problems.

Please contact your healthcare provider immediately if you are exhibiting symptoms after having consumed the recalled products. To date nine illnesses have been reported nationally; there have been no reports of illness or adverse events attributed to the recalled product here in Hawai‘i.

The FDB advises consumers to verify if they purchased the recalled products. Consumers should not consume the products and may return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact RAW FARM at: https://rawfarmusa.com/contact

Representative images of the recalled products are displayed below: