Clover Hill Dairy expands recall: check all Clover Hill Dairy cheese lots for possible Listeria risk
FDA has expanded a Clover Hill Dairy recall to include all Clover Hill Dairy brand cheese due to a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination risk. If you have soft Clover Hill Dairy cheese in the fridge or freezer, stop eating it now and check the package details to see whether it matches the products covered in the FDA notice—because some items may be relabeled under other brand names.
What changed (this is an FDA recall expansion)
This update is an FDA recall expansion from Clover Hill Dairy. The FDA notice states the recall scope now includes all Clover Hill Dairy brand cheese products (not just a single variety). That means shoppers should verify the manufacturer/producer information and product identifiers on-pack, not only the “Clover Hill Dairy” name.
Why shoppers need to pay attention: possible Listeria
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious illness in people who are more vulnerable. Soft cheeses and other ready-to-eat products are especially important to handle with extra care when there’s a contamination concern.
CDC explains that people at higher risk include pregnant people, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals. (If you’re in one of those groups, it’s even more important to follow recall instructions carefully.)
What to check on your package before you serve or eat it
Because the FDA notes that some products may be relabeled, don’t rely on brand-name alone. Please:
- Look for the manufacturer/producer information listed on the package.
- Compare your product identifiers with what’s listed in the FDA recall expansion notice.
If your cheese matches the recalled scope in the FDA notice, do not taste-test. Even if the package looks normal, the recall guidance is to treat the product as potentially contaminated.
What to do right now with affected cheese
Stop eating the affected Clover Hill Dairy cheese immediately. Follow the FDA recall expansion instructions for what to do with the product you have—typically this means not consuming it and disposing of it or returning it as directed in the notice.
Who should be extra careful
If you’re pregnant, 65+, or immunocompromised, CDC notes these groups are at higher risk from Listeria. If you think you may have eaten the affected cheese and you develop concerning symptoms, consider contacting a healthcare professional and mention the possible exposure.
How to confirm you’re checking the right update
To double-check you have the correct product identifiers and the most current recall scope, review the FDA recall expansion for Clover Hill Dairy. You can also use FoodSafety.gov’s recalls and outbreaks directory to find the latest official consumer notices quickly.
Next steps for home cooks and grocery shoppers: check your refrigerator and pantry areas where specialty dairy is stored (and freezer inventory if you’ve saved cheese), verify the manufacturer/producer details and identifiers on-pack, and if the product matches the recall scope, discard or return it per the FDA instructions.
