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For Food Safety in a Minute, I’m Susie Craig.
In February, the FDA opened an investigation focused on E. coli 0157:H7 found in Raw Farm-brand Cheddar cheese manufactured in Fresno, California. Symptoms begin a few days after consuming contaminated cheese up to 10 days later. According to the CDC symptoms include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, often bloody, and fever. The infection may be mild, but 5-10% of those diagnosed develop potentially life-threatening complications known as hemolytic uremic syndrome or HUS. HUS develops a week after initial symptoms, often when diarrhea is improving. Symptoms include decreased urination, and a loss of pink color in your cheeks and inside lower eyelids. If you have symptoms, contact your medical professional immediately.
From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute.
Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. E. coli Symptoms. Accessed online 2/24/24.
Food and Drug Administration. Outbreak Investigation of E. coli 0157:H7: Raw Cheddar Cheese (February
2024). Accessed online 2/17/24.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Cornell University. Food Keeper App (2019). Accessed online 2/24/24.