FDA Expands Clover Hill Dairy Cheese Recall After Listeria Outbreak Update
The FDA has expanded Clover Hill Dairy’s cheese recall after an updated Listeria monocytogenes outbreak investigation, and the change matters for shoppers who may have bought more than one kind of product. This is no longer just the original soft-cheese notice: the recall now covers all cheese products manufactured at the Clover Hill Dairy facility.
That broader scope means it is worth checking refrigerator cheese, deli-counter purchases, and any cheese bought at farmers markets or through distributors. Products may appear under multiple brand names or in relabeled forms tied to the same facility, so do not assume only one package style is involved.
What changed in the recall
According to the FDA, the expansion was announced on June 18, 2026, during an active investigation into a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to soft cheese. The updated notice now includes all cheese products made at the Clover Hill Dairy facility, not just the items covered in the earlier recall.
For shoppers, that is the key update: if you bought Clover Hill Dairy cheese or cheese that may have been repackaged, relabeled, or sold under another brand name from the same facility, it should be checked against the FDA notice before you serve it.
Where the cheese was sold
The FDA says the distribution footprint includes Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Products reached retail markets, farmers markets, and distributors in those areas, so the recall is not limited to one store shelf or one type of shopper.
If you buy cheese from a deli case, a farmers market stall, or a local distributor, this is a good time to look more closely than usual. Repacked cheese can be easy to overlook, especially if the original label is missing or a market vendor has added a new label or container.
What to check at home
Go through any Clover Hill Dairy cheese in your refrigerator, especially items purchased recently or stored in deli containers. Also check any cheese from a farmers market, a specialty shop, or a local market where the product may have been sold under a different brand name.
Look closely at the product name, the manufacturer information, and any labeling that points back to the Clover Hill Dairy facility. If the cheese matches the FDA recall notice, do not taste it to test it.
What to do now
Discard the affected cheese or return it to the place of purchase if you are able to do so. The FDA also advises cleaning any surfaces, containers, or utensils that may have touched the recalled product so the cheese does not contaminate other food in your kitchen.
If you have cheese that you cannot confidently rule out, the safest move is to set it aside and compare it with the FDA notice before serving it. When in doubt, do not put it back in the fridge to “check later.”
Why this update is broader than the first notice
The earlier soft-cheese recall was narrower. This update is broader because it covers all cheese products made at the facility, which changes what shoppers need to look for in home refrigerators, deli containers, and market purchases. That is especially important when products may carry more than one brand name or have been relabeled after leaving the facility.
The FDA outbreak investigation remains active, and the agency’s recall and outbreak pages are the best place to confirm whether a product is included. For now, the safest consumer action is simple: check the cheese, set aside anything tied to the recall, and clean contact surfaces after disposal.
If you bought cheese in the listed states or Washington, D.C., this is worth a quick refrigerator check today. A few minutes now can prevent a risky item from being served later.
