Next Review: August 7, 2026
Quick Facts
- Clover Hill Dairy expanded its recall to include all Clover Hill Dairy cheese manufactured at its Mechanicsville, Maryland, facility.
- The FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate, multiyear outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to requesón.
- The outbreak includes 12 illnesses, 10 hospitalizations, and one death in Illinois, Maryland, New York, and Virginia.
- Some recalled cheese was repackaged or relabeled by distributors, and consumers should not eat, sell, or serve affected products.
The FDA investigation involves illnesses with specimen collection dates ranging from March 6, 2023, through June 2, 2026. Clover Hill products were distributed through the dairy’s retail market, farmers markets, third-party distributors, supermarkets, restaurants, and other retail locations.
The cited FDA materials do not identify a Clover Hill cheese class action, multidistrict litigation, or public settlement. Individual product-liability or wrongful-death claims may still be evaluated based on documented exposure, causation, illness, and damages.
Table Of Contents
- Latest Clover Hill Cheese Recall and Outbreak Developments
- Which Clover Hill Dairy Products Were Recalled?
- La Ceiba Foods Requesón Recall
- Listeria Outbreak Illnesses and Health Risks
- How Was the Outbreak Connected to Clover Hill Dairy?
- Who May Be Affected?
- Who May Be Liable?
- Do I Qualify?
- What Evidence Should I Preserve?
- Do I Have a Clover Hill Cheese Lawsuit?
- Important Legal Actions or Recalls
- Potential Compensation
- Frequently Asked Questions
- References
Latest Clover Hill Cheese Recall and Outbreak Developments
June 2026
- June 29, 2026 – FDA updated its outbreak investigation to include the La Ceiba Foods recall and reported that a second environmental sample collected from Clover Hill Dairy matched the outbreak strain. FDA stated that its investigation remained ongoing [1]
- June 26, 2026 – La Ceiba Foods Latin Market recalled La Colonia and Selectos Latinos requesón products supplied by Clover Hill Dairy because of possible Listeria contamination. The products were distributed to supermarkets, retail stores, and restaurants in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. [2]
- June 24, 2026 – FDA reported 12 outbreak illnesses, 10 hospitalizations, and one death in Illinois, Maryland, New York, and Virginia. Illness specimens were collected between March 6, 2023, and June 2, 2026 [1]
- June 18, 2026 – Clover Hill Dairy expanded its recall beyond soft ricotta and requesón to include all Clover Hill Dairy brand cheese manufactured at the facility because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination [3]
- June 5, 2026 – Nelson & Isa Lacteos recalled one-pound packages of requesón sold at New York retail locations after testing detected the outbreak strain in Clover Hill Dairy cheese used to supply the repackaged products [4]
Which Clover Hill Dairy Products Were Recalled?
The expanded recall applies to all Clover Hill Dairy brand cheese manufactured at the company’s Mechanicsville facility. The products include soft ricotta or requesón, cuajada, cheddar, Colby, Monterey Jack, cheese curds, flavored cheeses, smoked cheeses, pepper cheeses, and cheese snack products.
The recalled cheese was sold in multiple package sizes and formats, including retail clamshells, vacuum-sealed packages, tubs, buckets, snack packs, blocks, and bulk containers. Consumers should rely on the current FDA recalled-product list rather than a single package size when checking their cheese.
Clover Hill products were distributed in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. FDA cautions that distribution may have extended beyond confirmed locations.
Some Clover Hill cheese was repackaged or relabeled before sale, so the Clover Hill name may not appear prominently on the final package. Relabeled products may include brands such as KESSO, Quesos La Ricura, Izalco, De Mi Pueblo, and Rio Lindo.
La Ceiba Foods Requesón Recall
La Ceiba Foods recalled requesón supplied by Clover Hill Dairy and marketed under the La Colonia and Selectos Latinos brands. The affected products include La Colonia Requesón Salvadoreño, Selectos Latinos Requesón Salvadoreño, and Selectos Latinos Requesón Mexicano.
The recalled La Ceiba products were distributed in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., between May 11 and June 1, 2026. Consumers should not eat, sell, or serve these products and should return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
Listeria Outbreak Illnesses and Health Risks
FDA and CDC reported 12 illnesses, 10 hospitalizations, and one death associated with the outbreak strain. Cases were reported in Illinois, Maryland, New York, and Virginia.
Listeria symptoms may begin on the same day as exposure but can take as long as 10 weeks to appear. Possible symptoms include fever, muscle aches, nausea, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions.
Pregnant women may experience only mild fever, fatigue, or muscle aches even when the infection threatens the pregnancy. Listeriosis during pregnancy can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or life-threatening infection in a newborn.
Adults aged 65 or older, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems are also at increased risk of serious illness. Anyone who ate recalled cheese and develops symptoms should contact a healthcare provider promptly.
How Was the Outbreak Connected to Clover Hill Dairy?
Whole-genome sequencing connected Listeria found in cheese samples to the strain responsible for outbreak illnesses. As of the FDA’s June 29 update, six requesón samples and two environmental samples associated with Clover Hill Dairy had matched the outbreak strain.
One positive sample involved an unopened 18-pound container of Clover Hill Dairy requesón that was later repackaged into one-pound containers. The testing results and epidemiological evidence prompted recalls by Clover Hill Dairy and downstream distributors.
Who May Be Affected?
Consumers may be affected if they ate Clover Hill Dairy cheese or cheese repackaged under another brand. Exposure may have occurred through retail stores, farmers markets, supermarkets, restaurants, distributors, or purchases made directly from the dairy.
People who developed confirmed or suspected listeriosis after eating recalled cheese may have grounds for an individual legal review. Families may also seek guidance when an infection resulted in pregnancy complications, hospitalization, permanent harm, or death.
Who May Be Liable?
Potentially responsible parties may include a cheese manufacturer, processor, distributor, repackager, retailer, restaurant, or another company in the supply chain. Liability depends on evidence connecting the recalled product to the consumer’s illness and establishing legally recoverable damages.
Relabeling may complicate product identification because the Clover Hill name might not appear on the package. Purchase records, store information, packaging, product photographs, laboratory results, and medical records may help establish exposure.
Do I Qualify?
- Did you eat cheese included in the Clover Hill Dairy recall or sold by a downstream distributor?
- Were you diagnosed with listeriosis or treated for symptoms consistent with a Listeria infection?
- Were you hospitalized, or did the infection cause pregnancy complications or lasting health effects?
- Did a family member die after a suspected or confirmed Listeria infection linked to recalled cheese?
What Evidence Should I Preserve?
Do not eat recalled cheese. Consumers should safely retain available packaging, labels, receipts, loyalty-card records, order confirmations, photographs, and information identifying where and when the product was purchased.
Medical records, laboratory results, hospital bills, proof of lost income, and communications with health departments may also be relevant. Consumers can report suspected food-related illnesses to their healthcare provider and appropriate public-health authorities.
Do I Have a Clover Hill Cheese Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one developed listeriosis after eating recalled Clover Hill cheese, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.
Important Legal Actions or Recalls
| Event | Year | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Hill Dairy soft ricotta and requesón recall | 2026 | Food recall | Recall announced |
| Nelson & Isa Lacteos requesón recall | 2026 | Downstream distributor recall | Recall announced |
| Clover Hill recall expanded to all cheese manufactured at the facility | 2026 | Expanded food recall | Recall announced |
| La Ceiba Foods requesón recall | 2026 | Downstream distributor recall | Recall announced |
| FDA and CDC Listeria outbreak investigation | 2026 | Public-health investigation | Ongoing investigation |
Potential Compensation
Potential damages may include medical expenses, hospitalization costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and future medical needs. Claims involving pregnancy loss, permanent injury, or death may involve additional categories of damages under applicable state law.
The availability and value of compensation depend on proof of exposure, medical causation, responsible parties, documented losses, and filing deadlines. Prior outcomes do not guarantee a particular result.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many illnesses are included in the outbreak?
FDA reported 12 illnesses, 10 hospitalizations, and one death in Illinois, Maryland, New York, and Virginia. Illness specimens were collected from March 6, 2023, through June 2, 2026.
Does the recall include only soft ricotta or requesón?
No. Clover Hill Dairy expanded the recall on June 18, 2026, to include all Clover Hill Dairy brand cheese manufactured at the affected facility.
Could recalled cheese have another brand name?
Yes. Some Clover Hill products were distributed in bulk and repackaged or relabeled by other businesses, so the final package may display a different brand name or label.
What should I do with recalled cheese?
Do not eat, sell, or serve the cheese. Follow the recall instructions for disposal or return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.
When should I contact a healthcare provider?
Contact a healthcare provider promptly if you ate recalled cheese and develop possible Listeria symptoms. Pregnant women, adults aged 65 or older, and people with weakened immune systems should be especially cautious.
References
- https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-listeria-monocytogenes-soft-cheese-june-2026
- https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/la-ceiba-foods-latin-market-inc-recalls-cottage-cheese-products-because-possible-health-risk
- https://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
- https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/clover-hill-dairy-recalls-soft-ricottarequeson-cheese-due-possible-health-risk
- https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/nelson-isa-lacteos-llc-recalls-requeson-cheese-due-possible-health-risk