CDC and FDA Warn of June 2026 Listeria Outbreak Linked to Clover Hill Dairy Soft Ricotta/Requesón Cheese
CDC and FDA are warning shoppers about a June 2026 Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to Clover Hill Dairy requesón/soft ricotta cheese. If you have this cheese at home, do not eat it. Check your refrigerator now, and discard it or follow the official recall instructions.
The update matters because FDA says Clover Hill Dairy has recalled all requesón/soft ricotta cheese manufactured by the company, and some of the affected product may have been relabeled under other brand names. That means shoppers should not rely on the Clover Hill Dairy name alone when checking packages.
What CDC and FDA say now
In its latest alert, the CDC reports 8 illnesses across 3 states, with 7 hospitalizations and 1 death. FDA says the investigation is still ongoing, so consumers should keep watching official notices for updates as agencies continue to trace product distribution and branding.
For home cooks, the most important step is simple: look through any soft ricotta or requesón cheese in the refrigerator, especially products you bought for tacos, tostadas, snacking, or cooking. If it matches the recalled product family, throw it away or use the recall instructions provided by the seller or manufacturer. Do not taste-test it to see whether it seems okay.
What product to check
The product family named in the alert is Clover Hill Dairy requesón/soft ricotta cheese. FDA says some affected cheese may be repackaged or relabeled, so a different brand name does not automatically mean it is safe. If you are unsure whether a soft cheese in your fridge came from this recall, set it aside and compare it with the official notice before using it.
Who should be especially careful
FDA and CDC say the risk is especially important for pregnant people, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Those groups are more likely to have serious illness from Listeria. If anyone in your household falls into one of those categories, be extra cautious about any questionable soft cheese and discard it rather than taking a chance.
What to do in the kitchen today
- Check the refrigerator, deli drawer, and any leftover containers for Clover Hill Dairy requesón or soft ricotta cheese.
- Look for relabeled or repackaged versions, not just the Clover Hill Dairy name.
- Do not eat, taste, or serve any recalled product.
- Discard it or follow the official return or disposal instructions if provided.
- Wash hands, shelves, containers, and any utensils that touched the cheese.
This is one of those recalls where a quick fridge check can save a lot of worry later. If you bought a soft ricotta or requesón product recently, make it the first thing you verify before serving it to kids, grandparents, or anyone at higher risk. And since FDA says the investigation is ongoing, keep an eye on official updates in case the recall expands again.
