Authorities in the United States are looking into a multi-state E. coli incident after ten individuals in four states fell sick. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined that ten bacterial samples matched on a national database, indicating that they were likely infected from the same source. Six of the eight patients contacted by state and local public health authorities said that they had ingested raw cheddar cheese manufactured by Raw Farm LLC before to falling sick. The FDA and CDC contacted the manufacturer due to fears that the cheese may have been the cause of the sickness.
The CDC noted that although just 10 individuals have been connected to the epidemic so far, the total number of impacted customers might be significantly higher since most people who get unwell recover without medical attention. Four of the ten persons related to the epidemic, four of whom were hospitalized, reported severe stomach pains, diarrhea, and vomiting. Without therapy, recovery takes 5 to 7 days, although some patients have renal difficulties and need to be hospitalized. Raw Farm has recalled various goods, including Raw Farm-branded cheddar, and has recommended customers not to consume any Raw Farm-branded raw cheddar cheese, to discard or return previously bought items, and to sanitize any surfaces that may have come into contact with the cheese.
