La Ceiba Foods Recalls Cottage Cheese Products Over Possible Listeria Risk
La Ceiba Foods / Latin Market Inc. has recalled select La Colonia, Selectos Latinos, and Clover Hill requesón/cottage cheese products because of a possible Listeria risk. If you bought these items in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C., check your refrigerator now and do not eat them.
What was recalled
The FDA recall notice covers specific cottage cheese and requesón products sold under the La Colonia, Selectos Latinos, and Clover Hill names. These are soft cheeses, which is why this recall matters for families: Listeria can survive in refrigerated foods and may not show any obvious signs of spoilage.
According to the FDA, the affected products include the recalled cottage cheese and requesón items identified in the notice, along with their listed UPCs and expiration dates. If you have one of these packages at home, compare the brand name, product name, and package details carefully before using it.
Where it was sold
The recalled products were distributed in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. That means shoppers in those areas should give the refrigerator, deli drawer, and any recently purchased soft cheeses a quick check.
The FDA says this recall is part of a broader FDA and CDC investigation into a multi-state, multi-year outbreak linked to requesón. The notice also says illnesses and a death were reported.
What to do right now
If you have any of the recalled products:
- Do not eat it.
- Throw it away or return it to the store, if the retailer accepts returns.
- Wash and sanitize any containers, shelves, utensils, or other surfaces that touched the cheese.
- If you already served it and someone feels sick, contact a healthcare professional.
It is not worth tasting a little to check it. With Listeria, a product can look and smell normal and still be unsafe.
Why Listeria is especially concerning
According to the CDC, Listeria infection can be especially dangerous for pregnant people, older adults, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. In pregnancy, it can also be serious for the baby even when the pregnant parent has only mild symptoms.
That is why soft-cheese recalls deserve quick attention at home, even when the package seems fresh. This is a “check the fridge today” recall, not a “wait and see” one.
Family fridge check tips
If you shop for parents, grandparents, or kids, take 30 seconds to look for these items in the refrigerator:
- La Colonia cottage cheese or requesón
- Selectos Latinos cottage cheese or requesón
- Clover Hill requesón/cottage cheese
If you are unsure whether a package matches, set it aside and compare it with the FDA notice before serving it. When in doubt, discard it.
The safest next step is simple: check the brand, check the package details, and clear out any recalled cheese right away. Then clean the spot where it was stored so the rest of the fridge stays safe.
