FDA Recalls Cottage Cheese Products Sold Under La Colonia, Selectos Latinos, and Clover Hill Brands Over Listeria Risk
Shoppers should check the refrigerator for recalled cottage cheese products from La Ceiba Foods/Latin Market, Inc., after the FDA announced a recall on June 26, 2026, because of a possible Listeria monocytogenes health risk.
The recalled items were sold under the La Colonia, Selectos Latinos, and Clover Hill brands. If you bought cottage cheese recently, compare the brand name, product description, and package details with the official FDA notice before serving or using it.
What was recalled
The FDA recall covers specific cottage cheese products made by La Ceiba Foods/Latin Market, Inc. The agency says the reason is possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness, especially in older adults, pregnant people, newborns, and others with weakened immune systems.
This is not a recall of all cottage cheese. It applies only to the products listed in the FDA notice, so the safest next step is to verify the exact brand and package information against the official alert.
Why this matters
Soft cheeses can be a concern in Listeria investigations because the bacteria can survive in refrigerated foods and can spread in a kitchen if the product is handled or stored nearby other items. The FDA’s outbreak investigation page for Listeria monocytogenes in soft cheese adds context for why this recall matters to consumers right now.
If someone in your home is pregnant, older, very young, or medically vulnerable, it is especially important to check the fridge promptly and remove any matching product.
What to check at home
Look for cottage cheese with the recalled brand names:
- La Colonia
- Selectos Latinos
- Clover Hill
Then compare the package details with the FDA recall notice. Do not rely on brand name alone if you have multiple dairy items in the fridge. Check the product description, container size, and any official identifiers listed by FDA.
What to do now
If you have a matching product, do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store, following the instructions in the recall notice.
After handling the recalled cottage cheese, wash and sanitize any shelves, containers, cutting boards, utensils, or other surfaces that may have touched it. That extra cleanup matters because Listeria can spread from contaminated food to nearby surfaces.
If you already ate the product and are in a higher-risk group, watch for symptoms and contact a health professional if you are concerned. The FDA does not need to list every possible illness scenario for the recall to deserve a careful fridge check.
Where to verify
For the most reliable details, use the FDA recall notice as the main reference and check the FDA outbreak investigation page for soft-cheese Listeria context. Consumers can also cross-check federal recall information through FoodSafety.gov.
A quick refrigerator review now can keep a recalled dairy product off the table later. If the package matches, set it aside, dispose of it safely, and clean the contact surfaces before putting other food back.
