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Peterson Company Inc
Recall #H-0197-2026 · Initiated 2025-10-25
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Twin Sisters Creamery's Whatcom Blue cheese (5-6 oz packages) is being recalled because it may contain E. coli O103:H2, a harmful bacteria. The recall affects 288 packages that were distributed in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Who is at risk
Everyone who consumed this product is potentially at risk, as E. coli can cause serious illness in any person.
What to do
If you purchased Whatcom Blue cheese (Item #28855) in 5-6 oz Cryovac packages, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Contact your doctor if you develop symptoms like severe diarrhea, abdominal cramps, or vomiting.
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 for recall
Item #28855 Whatcom Blue is recalled due to E. coli O103:H2
Quantity affected
18 cases (16 pieces per case) or 288 pieces
Distribution
Press release indicates products were distributed in CO, ID, OR, and WA. Firm confirmed no product was distributed in CO.
Lot / code info
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
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Terminated
2026-04-01
Recalling firm
Peterson Company Inc
1102 D St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002-4015
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.