Cheese produced by Raw Farm, the largest raw milk distributor in the United States, has been implicated in a multistate E coli outbreak affecting individuals in California, Florida, and Texas. The outbreak appears to be associated with E coli O157:H7 infections, primarily impacting young children under the age of three. While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified Raw Farm as the likely source, no direct evidence of E coli contamination has been found in the company's products to date.

As of February, seven cases of illness have been reported, with symptoms including diarrhea and abdominal cramps that may lead to more severe health conditions, including acute kidney failure. The FDA has recommended a voluntary recall of Raw Farm's products to safeguard public health. However, the company has refused to comply, suggesting a clear stance of disagreement with the FDA's findings and labeling them as