Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- October 27, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Twin Sisters Creamery
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Unknown
- Geographic Scope
- 2 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Twin Sisters Creamery
- Product type
- Whatcom Blue Sliced Cheese
- Model numbers
- PLU 20667900000 Sell-by Date: 10/27/2025 11/16/2025
- Sold at
- Unknown
- Where affected
- OR, WA
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
October 27, 2025
Reported by FDA FOOD
December 3, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Twin Sisters Creamery's recall of cheese products due to WSDA testing that identified potential STEC and E. coli O103 contamination. Whole Foods Market received affected products through distributor Peterson Company and sold them by weight with store-generated labels.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact WFM Purchasing, LP for refund or replacement information. Notification method: Other
About This Product
Whatcom Blue is a blue cheese sold as slices. It is marketed for deli-counter style use and snacking. The recall concerns a specific PLU and sell-by date range.
Why This Is Dangerous
STEC and E. coli O103 contamination can cause serious foodborne illness. Swallowing contaminated cheese can lead to illness in otherwise healthy individuals and riskier outcomes for vulnerable populations.
Industry Context
This recall is not indicated as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers who bought the recalled cheese must not consume it. The recall disrupts pantry and deli operations in WA and OR and may require refunds or replacements.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check PLU on the packaging: PLU 20667900000.
- Check sell-by dates: 10/27/2025 and 11/16/2025.
- Check that packaging is deli wrap with Whole Foods scale labels and note distributor via Peterson Company.
Where to find product info
Refer to the FDA enforcement report for recall details and the recall notice on FDA.gov.
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements typically take 4-8 weeks to process.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Contact the store's corporate office for escalation.
- File a consumer safety complaint with FDA if the retailer or distributor is unresponsive.
How to prevent similar issues
- When buying cheese, check PLUs and sell-by dates.
- Purchase from reputable retailers with clear recall notices.
- Keep packaging until refunds are processed.
Documentation advice
Save the recall notice, take photos of the PLU, sell-by date, and packaging, and keep receipts if available.
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Product Details
PLU 20667900000. Sell-by dates: 10/27/2025 and 11/16/2025. Sold at Whole Foods Market via distributor Peterson Company. Distribution: Washington and Oregon. Quantity recalled: 411 lbs. Recall date: 2025-10-27. FDA enforcement recall number: H-0210-2026.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Sell-by dates 10/27/2025 and 11/16/2025
- WA and OR distribution
- Whole Foods Market involvement
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