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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedH-0210-2026/FDA enforcement
Wfm Purchasing, Lp·Food·Oct 27, 2025

Whatcom Blue Sliced Cheese

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    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…

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. Some E. coli strains produce toxins that can cause severe, sometimes bloody diarrhea.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameWfm Purchasing, Lp
Recalling firmWfm Purchasing, LpAustin, TX, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • PLU 20667900000 Sell-by Date: 10/27/2025 11/16/2025
Distribution area

Washington and Oregon

United States

Quantity affected411 lbs total
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 3, 2025
FDA recall numberH-0210-2026

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Wfm Purchasing, Lp initiated this food recall on October 27, 2025. The FDA enforcement report states: 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. The FDA report lists distribution as: Washington and Oregon.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: 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.

Whatcom Blue Sliced Cheese was made or distributed by Wfm Purchasing, Lp in Austin, TX, United States. This page reflects FDA report H-0210-2026, dated December 3, 2025.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, some E. coli strains produce toxins that can cause severe, sometimes bloody diarrhea.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

E. coli

Symptoms to watch for

Severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, vomiting and sometimes a low fever. Bloody diarrhea or signs of dehydration need prompt medical attention.

When symptoms may appear

Usually 3 to 4 days after exposure, with a range of roughly 1 to 10 days.

Higher-risk groups

Young children, older adults, pregnant people and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of complications.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Whatcom Blue Sliced Cheese recall?

Wfm Purchasing, Lp recalled Whatcom Blue Sliced Cheese in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as H-0210-2026. 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…

What are the symptoms of E. coli exposure?

Severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, vomiting and sometimes a low fever. Bloody diarrhea or signs of dehydration need prompt medical attention.

How quickly can E. coli symptoms appear?

Usually 3 to 4 days after exposure, with a range of roughly 1 to 10 days.

Who is most at risk from E. coli?

Young children, older adults, pregnant people and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of complications.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

How do I get a refund from Wfm Purchasing, Lp?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall H-0210-2026 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Wfm Purchasing, Lp recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record H-0210-2026. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.