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Nationwide Raw Milk Cheese Recall Issued Following Bacterial Outbreak

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A nationwide dairy product recall has been ordered following an interstate bacterial outbreak.

Public health authorities have initiated a nationwide recall of raw milk cheese products after discovering they are the source of an E. coli outbreak. The bacterial contamination has impacted individuals across nine states, including young children in California. Consumers have been urged to check product lists and avoid consuming the affected dairy items.

A pair of young toddlers in San Diego County contracted the infection before the official advisory was issued.
The ongoing bacterial contamination has affected residents across a total of nine states.

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9states affected by outbreak

5 yrsmaximum age of sickened children in San Diego

Why it matters

Foodborne illness outbreaks linked to unpasteurized dairy products pose significant health risks, particularly for young children and individuals with weakened immune systems.

What outlets agree on

Health authorities have linked an E. coli outbreak across nine states to raw milk cheese, prompting a nationwide recall of the products.

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