Snohomish County health officials have identified a case of E. coli connected to Twin Sisters Creamery’s raw milk cheese.

This E. coli discovery is part of a larger outbreak — at least 10 illnesses have been reported in both Washington and Oregon.

The company, based in Ferndale, recalled its aged raw milk cheeses on Oct. 24.

“Washington State Department of Health is working with local, state, Oregon Health Authority, and federal public health partners to investigate Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli (STEC) infections linked to consumption of aged, raw milk cheese,” the Snohomish County Health Department stated.

Residents are urged to check their refrigerators and throw out any recalled products. If there is no “made on” date or batch code on the cheese packaging, the health department advi

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