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One of the last raw milk cheese producers in Lancashire celebrates return after difficult E. coli outbreak

Mrs Kirkham's Cheese of Preston said over 40 samples of milk and cheese had been tested since the investigation began with no evidence shown of the E. coli outbreak strain

Chris Brayford
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Raw milk producer Graham Kirkham said he was delighted to bring back his family's award winning cheese to its customers (Mrs Kirkham's Cheese)
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Raw milk producer Graham Kirkham said he was delighted to bring back his family's award winning cheese to its customers (Mrs Kirkham's Cheese)

A raw milk producer has confirmed the return of its favourite award winning Lancashire cheese after a difficult two months due to an E. coli outbreak. Mrs Kirkham's Cheese, based in the village of Goosnargh,...

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