Clover Hill Dairy Soft Ricotta/Requeson Recall: What to Check in Your Fridge Now
If you bought Clover Hill Dairy Soft Ricotta/Requeson Cheese recently, check your refrigerator now. On June 9, 2026, the FDA announced a recall because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The key action is simple: do not eat it. If the cheese matches the recall details, throw it away or return it to the store for a refund. This matters even more in homes with pregnant people, older adults, or anyone with a weakened immune system, since Listeria can cause serious illness in those groups.
What product is affected
The recall applies to Clover Hill Dairy Soft Ricotta/Requeson Cheese identified in the FDA notice by its plant number and specific package sizes. Shoppers should match the brand name, product name, and identifying codes on the label before using it.
The notice also says some bulk repack forms may be involved, so do not assume a deli container or repacked cheese is safe just because it is not in the original package. If the label or deli sticker ties back to the recalled product details, treat it as recalled.
Where it was sold
The FDA says the affected product was distributed in specific states listed in the recall notice. Because distribution details can matter with repacked or bulk items, check any recent grocery or deli purchase if you live in one of the affected states or bought cheese that was repackaged after delivery.
What shoppers should do now
- Do not eat any cheese that matches the recall details.
- Throw it away in a sealed bag, or return it to the store for a refund if the store accepts returns.
- Clean and sanitize shelves, containers, deli drawers, knives, cutting boards, and any other surface that touched the cheese or its packaging.
- Wash your hands after handling the product or the refrigerator area where it was stored.
If you are unsure whether a package matches, do not taste it to check. Compare the brand, product name, plant number, package size, and any bulk repack label against the FDA recall notice first.
Why Listeria is a concern
Listeria monocytogenes is especially concerning because it can cause serious infection and may be dangerous even when food looks, smells, and tastes normal. That is why a recalled soft cheese should be treated as unsafe even if the package is unopened.
Pregnant people should be extra careful, since Listeria infection can affect pregnancy and newborn health. Older adults and immunocompromised household members also face a higher risk of severe illness.
Quick fridge check list
- Look in the fridge, deli drawer, and any containers of bulk cheese.
- Check the brand name: Clover Hill Dairy.
- Check the product name: Soft Ricotta/Requeson Cheese.
- Match the plant number and package size on the label.
- Look for any repack or deli sticker that traces back to the recalled product.
- If it matches, discard it or return it.
For families doing a routine grocery check, this is a good time to review any soft cheeses from the same shopping trip and clear out anything uncertain. When a recall involves possible Listeria, the safest move is to set the product aside and verify it before serving.
