Family Farmstead Dairy of Worcester, New York, is recalling all of its cheddar cheese products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to a notice the U.S. Food and Drug Administration published Nov. 10.
Listeria is a bacterium. The company said it can lead to serious and sometimes deadly infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others whose immune systems are weakened. Healthy people may have brief symptoms, including high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, the company said. It said the infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women.
The recall covers two products sold under the Family Farmstead brand: Raw Mild Cheddar and Raw Sharp Cheddar. Both come in 8-ounce plastic wrapping. The recall applies to all lot codes dated 10/16/27 and earlier. The company said no other Family Farmstead Dairy products are included unless it specifically identifies them.
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.
The company said the decision follows its Oct. 15, 2026, recall of certain raw cheddar products over possible contamination with E. coli O26:H11 and O45:H2. The FDA notice lists Oct. 15 as the company announcement date. It does not say when the company widened the recall to cover Listeria and all cheddar products.
The notice does not say whether anyone has become ill. It also does not say how many packages are affected.
Consumers who bought the cheddar may return it to the place of purchase or contact Family Farmstead Dairy for help, the company said. The notice does not mention refunds. The company can be reached at (607) 397-4044, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or at customerservice@familyfarmsteaddairy.com.
