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Twin Sisters Creamery Whatcom Blue Sliced Cheese Recalled for STEC/E. coli Contamination (2025)

Twin Sisters Creamery recalled 411 pounds of Whatcom Blue Sliced Cheese sold by Whole Foods Market through distributor Peterson Company in Washington and Oregon. WSDA testing identified potential STEC and E. coli O103 contamination. Consumers who bought the cheese should not eat it and should contact WFM Purchasing, LP for a refund or replacement.

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

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

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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

  1. Check PLU on the packaging: PLU 20667900000.
  2. Check sell-by dates: 10/27/2025 and 11/16/2025.
  3. 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.

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

  • 411 lbs recalled
  • PLU 20667900000
  • Sell-by dates 10/27/2025 and 11/16/2025
  • WA and OR distribution
  • Whole Foods Market involvement
View Original Recall on FDA - Food Safety

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
POISONING

Product Classification

Product TypeWhatcom Blue Sliced Cheese
Sold At
Unknown

Product Details

Model Numbers
PLU 20667900000 Sell-by Date: 10/27/2025 11/16/2025
Affected States
OR, WA
Report Date
December 3, 2025
Source Agency
FDA - Food Safety
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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