FDA Expands Listeria Cheese Recall: What Shoppers Should Check in the Fridge Now
FDA has expanded a Listeria monocytogenes cheese recall, and shoppers should check the refrigerator now. The June 29 update to the FDA outbreak investigation added repackaged requeson cheese to the response, while related cheese recalls listed on June 26 included soft ricotta cheese and Mexican cottage cheese.
If you bought any of these cheeses recently, do not eat them even if they look and smell normal. The safest next step is to set the package aside, then discard it or return it according to the recall notice.
What changed in the latest FDA update
The FDA’s outbreak investigation page was updated June 29, 2026, and the agency says the Listeria response now includes repackaged requeson cheese. That matters because expanded outbreak recalls can add products that were handled, repackaged, or distributed after the original notice.
FDA also listed related cheese recalls on June 26, 2026 for soft ricotta cheese and Mexican cottage cheese. If you shop for fresh cheese in deli cases, Latin-market sections, or refrigerated specialty dairy, it is worth checking any containers or labels carefully.
What shoppers should look for
Look through the refrigerator for any cheese labeled as:
- repackaged requeson cheese
- soft ricotta cheese
- Mexican cottage cheese
Check the full package label, including the brand name, repacker or producer name, lot code, and any date information if it appears on the package or receipt. If a package seems like it could match the recall, treat it as affected until you confirm otherwise through the official notice.
What to do right now
Follow these steps as soon as you find a possibly recalled product:
- Do not taste it to check whether it is safe.
- Seal it in a bag and throw it away, or return it if the notice offers that option.
- Wash your hands well with soap and warm water.
- Clean and sanitize any refrigerator shelf, drawer, container, cutting board, knife, or utensil that touched the cheese.
- Wipe up any leaks or crumbs that could have spread to other foods.
That cleanup step matters because soft cheeses can leave residue on containers and shelves, and cross-contamination is the easiest way for a recalled product to spread to other foods.
Why this deserves a fridge check today
This is a consumer-action recall update, not just background outbreak news. The product list has expanded, and the official notice gives shoppers a clear reason to re-check any fresh cheese that may have been repackaged or sold under a different label.
If you are unsure whether a cheese in your refrigerator is covered, set it aside and compare it with the latest FDA recall and outbreak notices before serving it to anyone in the household.
For the latest product names, lots, and any further expansion, keep an eye on FDA and CDC outbreak updates. When a recall involves ready-to-eat dairy, the safest move is simple: check the fridge, discard or return the affected product, and clean anything it touched.
