Expanded Listeria Recall Tied to Soft Cheese: What Shoppers Need to Check Now
The FDA updated its Listeria monocytogenes outbreak investigation on June 24, 2026, and the recall tied to soft cheese from Clover Hill Dairy, LLC has expanded. The key change for shoppers: this is no longer just a narrow label check. The recall now covers all cheese products made at the facility, and some of the product may have been repacked or relabeled at retail.
If you buy soft cheese for cooking, snacking, or family meals, take a few minutes now to check your refrigerator, freezer, and recent grocery receipts. Do not eat, serve, or sell any recalled cheese.
What FDA says to look for
The outbreak is linked to requeson and other soft cheese products made by Clover Hill Dairy, LLC. Because some product may have been repacked or relabeled at the store level, the branding on the package may not tell the whole story. That means shoppers should not rely on the front label alone.
Instead, check:
- Soft cheese and requeson in your fridge or freezer
- Packages from Clover Hill Dairy, LLC or products repacked at retail
- Recent receipts, loyalty app orders, or deli counter purchases
- Any leftover cheese already served at home, especially if it came from a family meal, party, or shared tray
If you find a match, throw it away or return it only if the retailer’s instructions say to do so. Do not taste it to test whether it is safe.
Why the update matters
This is a public health issue, not just a product-label issue. According to the FDA and CDC updates, the outbreak has been associated with reported illnesses, hospitalizations, and one death. That makes this a situation where household checks matter, especially for families who may have bought cheese in bulk, from a deli, or under a store brand.
Listeria can be especially serious for older adults, pregnant people, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. If any recalled cheese was already served, keep an eye on official guidance and contact a health care professional if symptoms develop.
What to do at home right now
- Check your fridge, deli drawer, and freezer for soft cheese and requeson.
- Compare package details, purchase history, and store receipts, not just the name on the label.
- Separate any suspected product so it is not accidentally served.
- Throw it away or follow the official return instructions.
- Wash hands, shelves, containers, and any utensils that touched the cheese.
If the cheese was used on a plate, in a dip, or in a cooked dish, clean food-contact surfaces well before preparing the next meal. For home cooks, the safest move is simple: if you are not sure whether a soft cheese came from the recalled facility, do not eat it.
Keep watching for updates
FDA’s outbreak page and the CDC’s foodborne outbreaks page are the best places to check for new details. If more products, stores, or states are added, the recall can change again. For now, the practical takeaway is clear: check the cheese, check the packaging history, and discard or return anything tied to the Clover Hill Dairy recall.
