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The Sierra Nevada Cheese Company issued a nationwide voluntary recall of all Graziers grass-fed raw milk cheeses after health authorities linked the products to a multi-state outbreak of E. coli O26:H11.

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Key facts behind why it is in the news:

• Outbreak and Hospitalizations: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identified 13 illnesses across multiple states, resulting in 8 hospitalizations. Every patient interviewed reported eating the cheese before falling sick.

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• Affected Products: The recall applies across the Graziers raw milk product line, including Medium Cheddar, Sharp Cheddar, Jalapeño Jack, and Monterey Jack sold in retail packs (8 oz, 16 oz) and commercial sizes (5 lb loaves and 40 lb blocks).

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• Public Health Action: Because cheese has a long shelf life, health officials are urging consumers, restaurants, and retailers nationwide to check their refrigerators and freezers, immediately discard or return the products for a refund, and thoroughly sanitize any surfaces that came into contact with them.

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