Expanded Clover Hill Dairy Cheese Recall: What Shoppers Should Check Now
Shoppers should check their refrigerators now for Clover Hill Dairy soft ricotta/requeson cheese, because the FDA says the recall has been expanded in connection with an ongoing Listeria monocytogenes outbreak investigation. If you find the recalled product, do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store, and do not serve it to anyone.
The FDA recall notice says the affected cheese includes soft ricotta/requeson products tied to plant number 24-128. The notice also identifies relabeled bulk distributor items, so it is worth checking not only retail tubs or containers, but also any cheese repacked under another brand name. The FDA’s outbreak page says the investigation remains active and was updated on June 18, 2026.
What to look for
Check labels carefully for Clover Hill Dairy and plant number 24-128. Also look for any package size, lot code, or distributor label named in the FDA recall notice. Because this recall was expanded, it is important not to assume a different label means a different product if the identifying details match.
If you bought soft cheese recently, especially from a deli case, grocery cheese counter, or an item repacked for a distributor, compare the package against the recall details before using it. If the label information is missing, unclear, or no longer available, the safest step is still to set the product aside and follow the recall instructions.
Where it was sold
The FDA notice says the recalled cheese was distributed in multiple areas, including relabeled bulk distributor products. Because distribution details can change as a recall is expanded, shoppers should rely on the official notice for the current list of affected package types and locations. The safest approach is to check any Clover Hill Dairy soft ricotta or requeson cheese at home, even if it was purchased outside a large chain store.
Why this recall matters
Listeria is especially concerning because it can make people very sick, and higher-risk households are more likely to have serious illness. That includes pregnant people, older adults, young children, and people with weakened immune systems. For those households, it is especially important to avoid tasting recalled cheese or using it in a dish.
The FDA’s outbreak investigation page links this soft cheese recall to the ongoing Listeria investigation. The agency has not closed the matter, so shoppers should treat the notice as active and check for updates before buying or serving similar products.
What to do now
- Do not eat any recalled Clover Hill Dairy soft ricotta/requeson cheese.
- Do not serve it to family members, guests, or customers.
- Throw it away or return it to the store if the recall notice says returns are accepted.
- Clean and sanitize any refrigerator shelf, container, or cutting surface that touched the product.
- Check your fridge and deli items today, especially cheese bought recently.
If a recalled item was already opened, do not try to salvage it. Listeria recalls are not the time to trim around the edges, taste for freshness, or cook the cheese into another dish. The right move is removal from the home.
Keep an eye on updates
The FDA recall and outbreak pages are the best place to confirm whether more package sizes, distributor brands, or distribution details are added. If you buy soft cheese for the week, check the label before it goes into a recipe or snack plate. A quick pantry-and-fridge check now can prevent a risky mistake later.
