Approximately 822 units (822 pounds) of Whatcom Blue and Whatcom Farmhouse sliced cheeses are being recalled due to potential contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O103 identified during testing. The affected products were distributed by Peterson Company and sold at Whole Foods Market locations in Washington and Oregon. These cheeses were sliced and packaged in deli plastic wrap with store-generated scale labels. Consumers who purchased these products should not eat them and should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or throw them away.
The product may be contaminated with E. coli O103, which can cause symptoms including severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting. While most people recover within a week, some cases can be severe or life-threatening.
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Sold with Whole Foods Scale labels; distributed through Peterson Company.
Sold with Whole Foods Scale labels; distributed through Peterson Company.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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