Texas shoppers are being urged to check their refrigerators after a Raw Farm raw cheddar recall linked to a multistate E. coli outbreak.

Federal health officials say the recalled cheese may have been sold at retailers including H-E-B and Sprouts locations in Texas.

So far, nine people have been sickened by the outbreak, including several children younger than 5. Three people have been hospitalized, including one who developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious kidney condition.

Health officials say cases have been identified in three states, one of them Texas.

The recall includes multiple Raw Farm brand raw cheddar cheese products, both block and shredded varieties.

Affected products include:

The CDC advises consumers not to eat, sell or serve recalled cheese. Throw it away or return it to the store, and wash any surfaces that may have come into contact with it.

Health officials also recommend choosing pasteurized dairy products, especially for young children, who are at higher risk. More than half of reported illnesses are in children under 5. 

The CDC says E. coli symptoms typically begin 3 to 4 days after exposure and can include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody) and vomiting. Most people recover within a week, but some may develop serious complications, including kidney failure.

Seek medical care if you experience a high fever (above 102 F), diarrhea lasting more than three days, bloody stools or signs of dehydration.

Raw Farm said no pathogens have been found in its products or in samples collected by regulators. The company disputes the link to illnesses but said it is issuing the recall “under protest.”

Health officials say the investigation is ongoing. Anyone who may have purchased recalled Raw Farm raw cheddar cheese in Texas should check their refrigerator and avoid eating it.