Cheese Recall: Twin Sisters Creamery Whatcom Blue
Whatcom Blue cheese from Twin Sisters Creamery is recalled due to E. coli O103:H2; the cheese is made from cultured raw cow's milk and packed in Cryovac, with each 5-6 oz piece. The recall covers 18 cases (16 pieces per case), totaling 288 pieces, and distribution was in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington (the firm states no product was distributed in Colorado). The FDA is leading the recall and it involves MFG Codes 761511, 775511, 781511, and 793511 with cut dates in September and October 2025.
| Brand | Peterson Company Inc |
|---|---|
| Product | Item# 28855 Whatcom Blue, Twin Sisters Creamery brand, product is packed in Cryovac and each package weighs 5oz-6oz. There are 16 pieces per case. This cheese is made from raw milk. Ingredients: cultured raw cow's milk, salt, enzymes, penicillium roqueforti. Made by Twin Sisters Creamery in Ferndale, WA. Distributed by Peterson Company of Auburn, WA. |
| Reason | Item #28855 Whatcom Blue is recalled due to E. coli O103:H2 |
| Severity | critical |
| Units affected | 18 |
| Distribution | Press release indicates products were distributed in CO, ID, OR, and WA. Firm confirmed no product was distributed in CO. |
| Agency | FDA |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- Do not eat this cheese if you have it; discard it safely.
- If you have any remaining product, contact the retailer or Twin Sisters Creamery/Peterson Company for a refund or replacement.
- Check the packaging for product details and any manufacturing codes to determine if your item is part of the recall.
- Refer to FDA recall notices for additional guidance and updates.
How to identify the recalled item
| Lot / date codes | MFG Code 761511 MFG Code 775511 MFG Code 781511 MFG Code 793511 761511 = cut on 9/18/2025 775511 = cut on 10/2/2025 781511 = cut on 10/8/2025 793511 = cut on 10/20/2025 |
|---|---|
| Lot / date codes | MFG Code 726511 MFG Code 738511 MFG Code 752511 MFG Code 765511 726511 = cut on 8/14/2025 738511 = cut on 8/26/2025 752511 = cut on 9/9/2025 765511 = cut on 9/22/2025 |
These are the identifiers FDA published for this recall. Most recall notices list no UPC or model number at all — if the code on your item is not shown here, that does not mean the item is excluded. Check the official notice, or contact the company.
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