Cheddar cheese sold in New Jersey recalled over possible Listeria contamination, FDA says
NEW JERSEY — Family Farmstead Dairy has announced a recall of all its cheddar cheese products because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The recalled cheese was distributed through retail stores in 12 states, including New Jersey, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia and Tennessee.
The recall includes 8-ounce packages of Raw Mild Cheddar and Raw Sharp Cheddar, both sold in plastic wrapping, with lot codes or best-by dates of Oct. 16, 2027, and earlier.
According to the FDA, Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms, including high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Listeria infections can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The expanded recall follows an earlier action by Family Farmstead Dairy on Oct. 15, 2026, involving certain raw cheddar products because of possible contamination with E. coli O26 and O45.
The company said the latest recall covers all cheddar products with expiration dates of Oct. 16, 2027, and earlier due to the potential contamination. No other Family Farmstead Dairy products are included unless specifically identified by the company.
Consumers who purchased the affected cheddar cheese products may return them to the place of purchase or contact Family Farmstead Dairy directly for assistance.
For questions about the recall, consumers can contact Family Farmstead Dairy at 607-397-4044, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by email at customerservice@familyfarmsteaddairy.com.
