Popular Cheese Curds Recalled Over E.coli Concerns

Another cheese product is being recalled, but this time it may be contaminated with E.coli.

Moore Family Cheese LLC of Maquoketa, Iowa is recalling Moore Family Farms and Creamery Cheddar Cheese Curds because of high coliform and generic E. coli count.

According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on May 23, 2024, and is ongoing.

What We Know

The recalled products were distributed in Iowa.

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The specific recalled product is Moore Family Farms and Creamery Cheddar Cheese Curds, 1-pound plastic bags, packaged with white ties. There are 65 bags impacted in this recall notice. The Date Code for the bags is 5/13/2024 and the Expiration Date is 6/3/2024.

Consumers should not use this product. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to their place of purchase. No receipt is necessary for recalled products.

About E. coli

Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products and developed symptoms of E. coli infection should seek medical attention and tell their doctor about their possible exposure to the bacteria.

The symptoms of E. coli infections vary for each person but often include severe stomach cramps and diarrhea, which is often bloody. Some patients may also have a fever. Most patients recover within five to seven days, but others can develop severe or life-threatening symptoms and complications, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

About 5 to 10 percent of those diagnosed with E. coli infections develop a potentially life-threatening kidney failure complication, known as a hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Symptoms of HUS include fever, abdominal pain, feeling very tired, decreased frequency of urination, small unexplained bruises or bleeding, and pallor.

Many people with HUS recover within a few weeks, but some suffer permanent injuries or death. This condition can occur among people of any age but is most common in children younger than five years old because of their immature immune systems, older adults because of deteriorating immune systems, and people with compromised immune systems.

Other Recalls

Right now, there are many other recalls on foods, most of those pertaining to Salmonella outbreaks. Recently, a massive recall was issued for over a million pounds of whey and dairy products .

Cucumbers in 14 states and counting have been linked to huge Salmonella outbreaks that have sickened hundreds and hospitalized more than 70.

Cookie dough , cream cheese, and pre-packaged sandwiches are all on the recall list.

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