FDA

US regulators have recalled raw milk cheese after an E. coli outbreak, according to the FDA. The recall covers cheese made from unpasteurized milk, which health officials have long flagged as a higher-risk product because raw milk can carry dangerous bacteria. The announcement is drawing renewed attention to the safety of raw dairy products and how widely they are sold.

Federal health agencies are investigating an E. coli outbreak that has been linked to a raw milk cheese brand. The CDC and FDA have issued a joint notice connecting illnesses to the product, and consumers are being advised to check whether the cheese they purchased is affected. Raw milk products are a known source of E. coli contamination, and further details on cases and recalled lots are expected as the investigation continues.

A thyroid medication has been recalled and the recall has been classified under the FDA's highest risk level, meaning the agency considers the product's use likely to cause serious health problems. Few details about the specific drug, manufacturer or reason for the recall are available. FDA Class I recalls are reserved for situations where exposure could cause severe adverse health consequences or death.