FDA recalls La Colonia, Selectos Latinos, and Clover Hill cheeses over possible Listeria risk
The FDA says La Ceiba Foods and Latin Market Inc. are recalling certain soft ricotta cheese and Mexican cottage cheese sold under the La Colonia, Selectos Latinos, and Clover Hill names because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. If you bought any of these cheeses, do not eat them.
According to the FDA notice posted June 26, 2026 and still listed in the agency’s recall index on June 29, some of the cheese may have been repackaged or sold under different store labels. That makes it worth checking refrigerator items carefully, including deli case purchases and any cheese that was divided into smaller containers or wrapped at the store.
What to do now
If you have any recalled product, throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Do not taste it to see whether it looks or smells fine. With Listeria recalls, the safest move is to keep the product out of your kitchen entirely.
Then clean anything that may have touched the cheese. That includes refrigerator shelves, drawers, storage containers, knives, cutting boards, plates, and deli-counter surfaces if the cheese was handled there. Wash first with hot soapy water, then sanitize if your surface or item can be safely sanitized.
Why the cleanup matters
Soft cheeses can leave behind residue on containers, shelves, and utensils. In a busy home kitchen, that can spread the problem to other ready-to-eat foods stored nearby. A quick cleanup helps protect items like cut fruit, leftovers, sandwich ingredients, and other foods that may have shared the same shelf or storage bin.
That is especially important for families with young children, older adults, pregnant people, or anyone with a weakened immune system, since those groups can be more vulnerable to Listeria illness.
What to check in your fridge
Look for cheeses labeled as La Colonia, Selectos Latinos, or Clover Hill, including any repackaged or store-labeled versions that may match the FDA recall notice. Check the packaging details carefully and compare them with the official notice if you are unsure. If the product came from the deli counter or was sold in a plain wrap, that extra label check matters even more.
The recall notice is the best source for the exact product identifiers, package details, and distribution information. If your cheese matches, treat it as recalled even if it was repacked after purchase.
Bottom line
Do not eat the recalled cheese. Discard it or return it, then clean and sanitize anything it may have touched. A few minutes of fridge and deli-area cleanup can keep the problem from spreading to other foods.
For the latest consumer guidance, check the FDA recall notice and the agency’s recall listings before you buy or use soft cheese that looks similar.
