US · November 12, 2026

Family Farmstead Cheddar Recall: 12 States and Dates

The FDA posted a broader Family Farmstead Dairy cheddar recall on November 10. Here is how shoppers in 12 states can check the packages and understand the earlier E. coli notice.

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Quick answer: Family Farmstead Dairy is recalling its 8-ounce Raw Mild Cheddar and Raw Sharp Cheddar with best-by dates of October 16, 2027 or earlier because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The FDA-posted company notice, published November 10, 2026, lists distribution in 12 states. Consumers should not eat affected cheese; return it to the store or contact the dairy for assistance.

Which Family Farmstead cheddar packages are affected?

The November 10 notice identifies two products: Raw Mild Cheddar, 8 oz, plastic wrapped, and Raw Sharp Cheddar, 8 oz, plastic wrapped. It covers all lot codes with a best-by date of 10/16/27 or earlier. The company says no other Family Farmstead Dairy products are included unless specifically named in the recall.

Look at both the product name and the best-by date. Do not rely solely on when the cheese was purchased, because the recall identifies product dates rather than an individual shopper's purchase date. The notice is about potential contamination, not a statement that every package tested positive.

Which 12 states received the recalled cheese?

According to the FDA-hosted company announcement, the cheese was distributed through retail stores in New York, New Jersey, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia and Tennessee. This is a reported distribution list, not proof that every store in those states stocked the cheese. Shoppers outside the listed states who possess the named products should still check their packaging and contact the dairy if uncertain.

What changed from the October E. coli recall?

There are two separate official announcements. On October 15, Family Farmstead recalled a specific Raw Mild Cheddar lot, best-by July 22, 2027, over possible Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O26:H11 and O45:H2 contamination. The original FDA notice described that narrower product and distribution pattern.

The newer FDA-posted announcement, published November 10 and carrying a company announcement date of October 15, expands the scope to both mild and sharp raw cheddar through October 16, 2027 over possible Listeria contamination. Readers should follow the newer, broader product-date list rather than assuming the earlier single-lot notice is the only relevant recall. The FDA explicitly presents the newer company announcement as a separate notice.

What should shoppers do now?

Do not eat cheese that matches the recalled products and dates. The company advises customers to return affected products to the place of purchase or contact Family Farmstead Dairy for assistance at (607) 397-4044, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., or customerservice@familyfarmsteaddairy.com. The November announcement does not specify a universal refund amount; ask the retailer or company about the applicable return process.

If someone has eaten recalled cheese and develops symptoms or has health concerns, consult a healthcare professional. The FDA notice explains that Listeria can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Do not infer an infection from a purchase alone; a recall is a precautionary public-health action.

Were illnesses reported, and what happens next?

The November 10 FDA-posted notice does not give an illness count for this expanded Listeria recall. The earlier October E. coli notice said no illnesses had been reported at that time; that older statement should not be presented as a current count for the broader recall. Check the FDA notice for any later company updates or revised instructions.

For other verified product alerts, see our Wise Wife cinnamon recall guide and Baby Brezza replacement instructions. Those are unrelated recalls, included only as additional consumer-safety resources.

Primary sources: FDA, Family Farmstead broader cheddar recall (posted November 10, 2026); FDA, earlier raw mild cheddar E. coli notice (October 15, 2026). Independent context: Prevention's November 12 consumer report. Checked November 12, 2026.