Fresno raw dairy farm slams FDA after report ties outbreak to farm with 'zero evidence'
Published on March 22, 2026.
Health officials are urging Fresno raw dairy farm Raw Farms to remove its raw cheese from shelves after an E. coli outbreak sickened people in three states. The Food and Drug Administration and the California Department of Public Health recommended a voluntary recall of Raw Farms' cheese after seven confirmed cases of E.- coli were reported across three states, including California, Texas, and Florida. However, the farm's founder, Mark McAfee, has denied this, stating there is no proof that the illnesses are linked to his products. Critics argue raw dairy can expose consumers to harmful bacteria such as E.-col and salmonella, while supporters argue raw products contain beneficial components that can be reduced by heat treatment. The investigation is ongoing to determine the source of contamination.
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