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MI firm recalls 20,000 pounds of cheese linked to 7 E. coli illnesses

MI firm recalls 20,000 pounds of cheese linked to 7 E. coli illnesses

Grassfields Cheese LLC of Coopersville, MI, is recalling about 20,000 pounds of organic cheeses due to possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).The recalled products have been linked to seven cases of E. coli infection.The family-owned company stated that it was voluntarily recalling the cheeses "out of an abundance of caution," according to a recall notice issued Wednesday by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.


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State confirms six illnesses from E. coli possibly linked to Michigan cheese maker

State confirms six illnesses from E. coli possibly linked to Michigan cheese maker

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- State health officials say six people have become ill from E. coli, with the likely source a Michigan cheese maker.Grassfields Cheese LLC, of Coopersville, earlier this week issued a nationwide recall on all types and sizes of organic cheese manufactured from Dec. 1, 2015 through June 1.Officials with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Friday, Aug. 5 said they have identified six cases of E. coli-related sicknesses in five counties: Calhoun, Kent, LIvingston, St. Clair and Wayne.


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Whole Foods, restaurants sold cheese linked to E. coli outbreak

Whole Foods, restaurants sold cheese linked to E. coli outbreak

E. coli that is infecting restaurant diners in Michigan matches bacteria found in recalled Grassfields Cheese products and has spurred public health officials to warn consumers nationwide because the cheese was also sold at retail stores and online.Grassfields Cheese LLC of Coopersville, MI, issued a nationwide recall Wednesday of 20,000 pounds of its cheeses because of the E. coli.Whole Foods Markets has augmented that action, specifically recalling Grassfields Cheese products sold at its stores in 13 states.