FDA Recalls Clover Hill Dairy Soft Ricotta/Requeson Cheese After Listeria Risk
FDA is warning shoppers about Clover Hill Dairy Soft Ricotta/Requeson Cheese after the company recalled the product for a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination risk. If you bought this cheese, check your refrigerator now and do not eat it.
What product is affected
The recall covers Clover Hill Dairy Soft Ricotta/Requeson Cheese. FDA says the product was distributed in multiple East Coast markets and Washington, D.C., so this is not a one-store issue. If your household shops across different grocery chains or buys deli-style cheeses, it is worth looking carefully at any matching container in the fridge.
Why FDA says this recall matters
The concern is possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can make people sick. Soft cheeses can be especially important to check because they are often stored in the refrigerator for several days and may be used in family meals without much extra cooking. That makes a recall like this easy to miss unless you compare the exact product name and package details on the FDA notice.
FDA also says the product may be connected to eight listeria cases. That does not mean every illness has been confirmed as caused by this cheese, but it is a serious public health signal and a reason to act quickly.
What shoppers should do now
If you have Clover Hill Dairy Soft Ricotta/Requeson Cheese at home, do not taste it to check it. Discard it or return it for a refund, following the FDA notice and the retailer’s instructions. If the package is opened, seal it first so it cannot be used accidentally by someone else in the household.
It is smart to check the refrigerator, deli purchases, and any leftover cheese containers from recent shopping trips. If you share groceries with parents, grandparents, or anyone with a higher risk from foodborne illness, make sure they know about the recall too.
How to verify a match
Start with the exact product name: Clover Hill Dairy Soft Ricotta/Requeson Cheese. Then compare any package identifiers listed in the FDA recall notice, including the size, lot information, and other label details if they apply to your container. If the package matches the notice, treat it as recalled.
Bottom line
This is one to handle right away. Check the fridge, set aside any matching Clover Hill Dairy Soft Ricotta/Requeson Cheese, and follow FDA’s instructions to discard it or return it for a refund. For families, especially those with older adults, pregnant people, or immunocompromised household members, a quick refrigerator check can prevent an avoidable problem.
