E. coli Outbreak Expands: Raw Milk Cheese from California Dairy Sickens Ten Across Multiple States

A growing E. coli outbreak is linked to raw milk cheddar cheese produced at Raw Milk Company, a dairy farm based in Fresno, California. Health authorities report at least ten people have become sick across multiple states, including California, Colorado, New Jersey, Texas, and Utah. Symptoms of E. coli infection include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting, with some cases resulting in hospitalization due to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure. ## Latest Update The Raw Milk Company has issued a recall for all sizes and batches of its raw cheddar cheese. The outbreak has now spread to include cases in Colorado, New Jersey, Texas, and Utah, in addition to California. ## Timeline * **2026-03-27:** Health officials report nine people, including children, sickened in an E. coli outbreak tied to raw milk and cheese from a California company. The California Department of Public Health is investigating and has issued warnings to consumers. * **2026-03-29:** At least ten people across multiple states (California, Colorado, New Jersey, Texas, and Utah) are sickened in an E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheddar produced at Raw Milk Company in Fresno, California. A recall has been issued. ## What to Watch * **Further Spread:** Monitor for additional cases in other states as the investigation continues and recalled products may still be in circulation. * **Recall Effectiveness:** Assess the effectiveness of the recall in removing contaminated products from the market. * **HUS Cases:** Track the number of reported cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a severe complication of E. coli infection.