E. Coli Risk: Several Lots of Cheese Recalled in Four States, Including Washington

Twin Sisters Creamery brand issues a high-risk food safety alert and recall for possible E.coli contamination of four cheese products with eight lots affected: Whatcom Blue: 4 lots (250527B, 250610B, 250618B, 250624B), Farmhouse: 2 lots (250603F, 250616B), Peppercorn: 1 lot (250603P) and Mustard Seed: 1 lot (250616M), according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The products were distributed between August and the end of October in Colorado, Idaho, Oregon or Washington, and should be considered potentially unsafe, especially if the code cannot be verified.

What you should know about the recall of blue cheese products and the Twin Sisters Creamery brand

The company notifies on October 26 that the affected products are Whatcom Blue (Item #28855) and Farmhouse Cheese (Item #29608) were distributed to retailers, food businesses (including caterers, distributors and restaurants) in Colorado, Idaho, Oregon and Washington between 08/14/2025 and 10/24/2025. Below are the Physical characteristics of the Affected Items:

All pieces are half-moon shaped, weighing approximately 140-170 grams. Presented in a transparent plastic container with the Specific Manufacturing Codes Printed or on a Small Label.

• Whatcom Blue (n.° 28855): 793511,781511,775511 y 761511
• Farmhouse Cheese (n.° 29608): 765511,752511,738511 y 726511

Retreat starts on October 25

Twin Sisters Creamery (Ferndale, Washington) announces a voluntary recall of several cheeses due to possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) and E. coli O103 on October 25.

The products were made with raw, unpasteurized milk and aged for at least 60 days. In its presentation of 1.1 kg / 2.5 lb Wheels, in four varieties Whatcom Blue, Farmhouse, Peppercorn (Peppercorn) and Mustard Seed (Mustard Seed) that were shipped to distributors in Oregon and Washington between 07/27/2025 and 10/22/2025.

It is important for consumers to verify lot numbers, as products may have been sold in retail stores pre-cut (in crescents) or repackaged. Below are the Specific Lot codes:

• Whatcom Blue: 250527B, 250610B, 250618B, 250624B
• Farmhouse: 250603F, 250616B
• Peppercorn: 250603P
• Mustard Seed: 250616M

What are the risks of E.Coli infection?

E. coli is a bacteria that is present in the intestines of people and animals. This microorganism can have certain strains, such as STEC (Shiga toxin producer), which can cause serious food infections.

The most common form of infection with these strains is the consumption of food or water contaminated with the bacteria. As well as by person-to-person contact.

The most frequent routes of contamination are the consumption of undercooked beef, unpasteurized milk and juices, and fresh products that have been in contact with contaminated feces.

After contamination, a person may have symptoms such as severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and sometimes fever. If these symptoms occur, it is essential to seek medical attention.

Three people sick with E.Coli

The Twin Sisters Creamery company informed distributors and retailers who purchased the product that to date, “three cases of STEC infections caused by E. coli O103 have been reported in Oregon and Washington. The Oregon case consumed Twin Sisters Creamery Farmhouse cheese before becoming ill. These illnesses are not associated with the consumption of cheeses repackaged by Peterson Company.

The recall was initiated after Farmhouse cheese sample tested by a third-party laboratory confirmed the presence of E. coli O103 and E. coli STEC was detected in Whatcom Blue samples tested by WSDA and FDA.

Although recalled products should no longer be available for purchase, customers who purchased the product and stored it in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers are urged to verify the recall information.

If so, consumers are advised not to consume or use them, throw them away, and clean and disinfect any surfaces they have touched. Consumers concerned about an illness should contact a medical professional.

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