Raw cheddar recall and smoked salmon linked to Listeria alert

Food safety digest · · Friday 16 October 2026 AI

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Food recalls and allergy alerts issued by the FDA the day before this period.

Cheese recall due to possible E. coli contamination

Family Farmstead Dairy of Worcester, NY is recalling specific lot of cheddar cheese because it may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria. E. coli O157:H7 can cause a diarrheal illness often with bloody stools. [1]

The notice was published on October 15, 2026, and the recall highlights the importance of checking whether recalled products are in possession before disposal or return. [1]

Salmon recall for potential Listeria contamination

Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling STARFISH SEAFOOD PREMIUM COLD SMOKED NORWEGIAN SALMON SLICED (227g/8oz) packages due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes. [2]

The recall notice was published on October 9, 2026, and it explains the health risks associated with Listeria monocytogenes infections. [2]

What the AI could not tell from the items
  • No additional details on lot numbers, use-by dates, or consumer handling guidance beyond what is stated in the notices.

The items it cites

  1. Family Farmstead Dairy Announces Recall of Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese Due to Potential E. coli O26:H11 and O45:H2 Contamination (fda-food-recalls, 2026-10-15)
  2. Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. Recalls Starfish Seafood Premium Cold Smoked Norwegian Salmon Sliced (227g/8oz) Because of Possible Health Risk (fda-food-recalls, 2026-10-09)