What to Do If You Bought Clover Hill Dairy Cheese After the June 2026 Listeria Recall Expansion
If you have any Clover Hill Dairy brand cheese at home, check it now: the company’s June 18, 2026 recall expansion covers all Clover Hill Dairy brand cheese products because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The FDA says the outbreak investigation is still ongoing, and more products may be added as the review continues. For shoppers, the key action is simple: do not eat, serve, or sell the recalled cheese.
What was recalled
This expanded notice covers all Clover Hill Dairy brand cheese products. The FDA recall notice is the main reference for confirming whether a package in your kitchen is included, especially if you bought cheese recently and stored it in the refrigerator or freezer.
Because this is an expansion, do not assume only one cheese style or one package size is affected. If the product carries the Clover Hill Dairy brand, treat it as part of the recall unless the official notice says otherwise.
Why Listeria matters
Listeria monocytogenes can be especially serious for some households. Pregnant people, older adults, young children, and anyone with a weakened immune system should take this recall very seriously.
For family kitchens, the main concern is that recalled cheese can be served in ready-to-eat form, so there may be no cooking step to reduce risk. That makes it important to check the fridge, lunch supplies, snack trays, and any leftovers or freezer bags that may contain the product.
What to do right now
If you find Clover Hill Dairy cheese in your home, do not taste it “just to check.” Do not serve it to anyone, and do not sell it or give it away.
Instead:
- Put the cheese aside so it will not be used by mistake.
- Throw it away, or follow the retailer’s return guidance if the notice or store offers that option.
- Clean any shelves, containers, cutting boards, knives, or other surfaces that touched the cheese.
- Wash your hands well after handling the package or any wrapper.
If you store cheese in reusable bins or meal-prep containers, check those too. Listeria can spread to other foods or kitchen surfaces if a contaminated package leaks or is cut on the same board as other items.
Who should be most cautious
This recall is especially important in homes with pregnant people, older adults, very young children, or anyone who is immunocompromised. If someone in the household falls into one of those groups, it is best to avoid any recalled product entirely.
If you are not sure whether a cheese package belongs to the recall, err on the side of caution and do not use it until you confirm the details with the FDA notice.
What to watch next
The outbreak investigation is ongoing, which means the recall could continue to change. Additional products may still be added as FDA and the company review more information.
For now, the safest next step is to check your refrigerator and freezer, remove any Clover Hill Dairy brand cheese you find, and handle it as a recalled product. When in doubt, throw it out or follow the retailer’s return instructions.
