Clover Hill Dairy Requesón/Soft Ricotta Cheese products recalled due to Listeria

United States

Update June 18th, 2026::
Clover Hill Dairy of Mechanicsville, Maryland is expanding its recall to include all Clover Hill Dairy brand cheese products due to the potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. To date, there have been 9 illnesses, 8 hospitalizations, and 1 death linked to the soft cheese products.

All Clover Hill Dairy brand cheeses currently on the market are included in this recall.

PRODUCT: Soft Cuajada in Brine
- Quantity / Sizes: 5-gallon bucket (30-lbs), 2-gallon bucket (14-lbs)

PRODUCT: Soft Cuajada (vacuum sealed)
- Quantity / Sizes: 5-lb bags, 2.5-lb clam shell, 0.90-lb (14-oz) clam shell

PRODUCT: Cuajada (vacuum sealed)
- Quantity / Sizes: 30-lb boxes

PRODUCT: Ricotta
- Quantity / Sizes: 5-gallon bucket (40-lbs), 2-gallon bucket (18-lbs), 2.5-lb tubs, 1-lb clam shell

PRODUCT: Soft Cuajada Crumbs
- Quantity / Sizes: Not specified

PRODUCT: Mild Cheese Varieties – Yummy Cheddar, White Cheddar, White Colby, Monterey Jack, Marble Jack
- Quantity / Sizes: 1/2-lb, 1-lb, 2.5-lbs, 5-lbs, 40-lbs

PRODUCT: Mild Cheese Varieties – Snack Pack Assorted Regular Mild Stix White Colby, Marble Jack, Yummy Cheddar
- Quantity / Sizes: Approx. 0.40-lbs (6.4-oz)

PRODUCT: Mild Cheese Varieties – 3-in-A-Pack Assorted White Colby, Marble Jack, Yummy Cheddar
- Quantity / Sizes: Approx. 0.20-lbs (3.2-oz)

PRODUCT: Mild Cheese Varieties – Fresh Cheddar Curd
- Quantity / Sizes: 0.75-lb box, 1.50-lb box

PRODUCT: Sharp Cheese Varieties – Cheddar, Yummy Cheddar, White Cheddar, Monterey Jack
- Quantity / Sizes: 1/2-lb, 1-lb, 2.5-lbs, 5-lbs

PRODUCT: Sharp Cheese Snack Pack Sharp Stix White or Yellow
- Quantity / Sizes: Regular size, Approx. 0.40-lbs (6.4-oz)

Product Name: Flavored Cheese – Horseradish
- Quantity / Sizes: 1/2-lb, 1-lb, 2.5-lb, 5-lb, 40-lb

PRODUCT: Flavored Cheese – Old Bay Cheddar
- Quantity / Sizes: 1/2-lb, 1-lb, 2.5-lb, 5-lb, 40-lb

PRODUCT: Pepper Jack Cheese Varieties – Jalapeno Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Sizzlin Colby with Habanero Peppers
- Quantity / Sizes: 1/2-lb, 1-lb, 2.5-lb, 5-lb, 40-lb

PRODUCT: Pepper Jack Cheese Varieties – Snack Pack Assorted Pepperjack Stix – Jalapeno Cheddar, Pepper Jack
- Quantity / Sizes: Regular size, Approx. 0.40-lbs (6.4-oz)

PRODUCT: Pepper Jack Cheese Varieties – 3-in-a-Pack Assorted Jalapeno Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Sizzlin Colby
- Quantity / Sizes: Approx. 0.20-lbs (3.2-oz)

PRODUCT: Smoked Cheddar Cheese Varieties – Cheddar, White Cheddar
- Quantity / Sizes: 1/2-lb, 1-lb

PRODUCT: Smoked Pepper Cheese Varieties – Jalapeno Cheddar
- Quantity / Sizes: 1/2-lb pieces, 1-lb pieces

Source: FDA


Update June 9th, 2026:
Clover Hill Dairy has expanded its recall information for Soft Ricotta/Requeson cheese potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The company stated that the recalled products were distributed between May 4 and May 30, 2026, in Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, New York, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

In addition to Clover Hill Dairy-branded products, the recalled cheese may have been repackaged and sold under other brand names, including KESSO, QUESOS LA RICURA, IZALCO, DE MI PUEBLO, and RIO LINDO. The recall includes retail clamshell containers (10 oz., 12 oz., and 14 oz.) as well as bulk 2-gallon and 5-gallon containers.

According to the company, eight cases of Listeria infection may be linked to the recalled cheese. Clover Hill Dairy has ceased production and distribution of all cheese products while the investigation continues.

Source: FDA


June 3rd, 2026:
Clover Hill Dairy has issued a voluntary recall of its requesón/soft ricotta cheese products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. These products were sold at the company's retail market, farmers markets, and through distributors in New York and Virginia in USA.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

PRODUCT: Clover Hill Dairy requesón / soft ricotta cheese products
- Size: Various (includes jalapeño and other flavored varieties)
- Lot: Not specified (products identified via manufacturer permit/plant number “24-128”)
- Packaged: Sold at retail market, farmers markets, and through third-party distributors (some may be relabeled under different brands)

The recall was initiated after the potential contamination was discovered. The Maryland Department of Health has suspended Clover Hill Dairy's operating license and is conducting a follow-up evaluation. The recall was announced on June 3, 2026.

Source: health.maryland.gov/newsroom/Pages/Consumer%20advisory%20issued%20for%20Clover%20Hill%20Dairy%20reques%C3%B3n%20soft%20ricotta%20cheese%20products%20due%20to%20risk%20of%20foodborne%20illness.aspx
Update June 9th, 2026: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/clover-hill-dairy-recalls-soft-ricottarequeson-cheese-due-possible-health-risk
Update June 18th, 2026: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/clover-hill-dairy-expands-recall-include-all-clover-hill-dairy-brand-cheese-due-possible-health-risk