FDA-Food2026-08-12Class IPATHOGEN
Clover Hill Dairy soft ricotta recalled for Listeria monocytogenes contamination
What this means
Clover Hill Dairy soft ricotta (Requeson) and soft ricotta with jalapeños products have been recalled because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious illness. The affected products were sold in 2- and 5-gallon buckets and in individual 10oz, 12oz, and 14oz containers in Maryland, Virginia, and New York.
- Do not eat this product if you have it.
- Throw away or return the ricotta to the store where you purchased it.
- Contact your doctor if you have eaten this product and feel unwell.
- Check with your distributor or supplier if you purchased bulk quantities.
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Product contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
MD, VA, NY
Affected count
Bulk distributors: 21,692 lbs. Retail: 7,465 lbs.
Manufactured in
27925 Woodburn Hill Rd, Mechanicsville, MD, United States
Products
Clover Hill Dairy LLP, Soft Ricotta (Requeson), and Soft Ricotta with Jalapenos (Requeson Con Chile). Sold in 2- and 5-gallon buckets, and 10oz, 12oz, and 14oz individually packaged food grade clamshell containers. The 5- and 2-gallon buckets are shrink wrapped. Keep refrigerated.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=H-1199-2026More Clover Hill recalls
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