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An E. coli outbreak continues at a local raw milk dairy.

According to a food safety alert from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Raw Farm brand cheddar cheese products have been linked to an E. coli outbreak in four different states.

The contaminated flavors include original and jalapeno, include all sizes of blocks and shredded packages, and are sold nationwide.

The outbreak is believed to have cause 10 illnesses and four hospitalizations.

Raw Farm has agreed to recall its products is cooperating with the Food and Drug Administration.

This is not the first time the local raw milk producer has been linked to an outbreak.

In October 2023, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency linked nine cases of salmonella illness to unpasteurized raw milk products from Raw Farm.

The milk was distributed to retail stores including Bristol Farm’s, Lassen’s Natural Foods, Sprouts Farmers Market and more.

According to a news release from the Fresno County Department of Public Health there were no confirmed cases of salmonella in Fresno County during the October outbreak.

The CDC alert advises to throw away or return any Raw Farm brand cheddar cheese and wash items and surfaces that may have touched the contaminated cheese using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.

The CDC notifies businesses to not sell or serve Raw Farm brand cheddar cheese.

Symptoms of E. coli include diarrhea and a fever higher than 102 degrees Fahrenheit, bloody diarrhea and excessive vomiting.