This is part of a larger recall. The most authoritative record is FDA-PR / clover-hill-dairy-recalls-soft-ricottarequeson-cheese-due-possible-health-risk-2026-06-09.

FDA-PR2026-06-18PATHOGEN

Clover Hill Dairy brand cheese recalled for potential Listeria contamination

Clover Hill Dairy cheese recalled for Listeria risk

Clover Hill Dairy has expanded its recall to include all Clover Hill Dairy brand cheeses due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious infections. The recall includes ricotta, cuajada, cheddar, Monterey Jack, and many other varieties sold in multiple sizes. Products may also be labeled under other brand names including KESSO, QUESOS LA RICURA, IZALCO, DE MI PUEBLO, and RIO LINDO.

  • Do not eat, sell, or serve any Clover Hill Dairy brand cheese products.
  • Return the cheese to the point of purchase for a full refund.
  • Check package labels for manufacturer permit number "24-128" to identify Clover Hill products.
  • Contact Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission at 240-528-8850 ext. 327 (Mon–Fri, 8am–4:30pm ET) with questions.

Product photos

Front Labels of Clover Hill Dairy Old Bay Cheddar Sizes 5lb, 1lb and 1/2lb
Front Labels of Clover Hill Dairy Old Bay Cheddar Sizes 5lb, 1lb and 1/2lb
Photograph of white bucket of Soft Ricotta Cheese, 5 gallon
Photograph of white bucket of Soft Ricotta Cheese, 5 gallon
Photograph label on white bucket of Soft Ricotta Cheese, 5 gallon
Photograph label on white bucket of Soft Ricotta Cheese, 5 gallon
Photograph of label on white bucket of Soft Ricotta Cheese, 2 gallon
Photograph of label on white bucket of Soft Ricotta Cheese, 2 gallon
Photograph of white bucket of Soft Ricotta Cheese, 2 gallon
Photograph of white bucket of Soft Ricotta Cheese, 2 gallon
Photograph of Clover Hill Dairy Soft Ricotta with Jalepeno’s (Requeson Con Chile) in clam shell, 2.5 lbs
Photograph of Clover Hill Dairy Soft Ricotta with Jalepeno’s (Requeson Con Chile) in clam shell, 2.5 lbs
Photograph of Clover Hill Dairy Soft Ricotta with Jalepeno’s (Requeson Con Chile) in clam shell, 1.0 lbs
Photograph of Clover Hill Dairy Soft Ricotta with Jalepeno’s (Requeson Con Chile) in clam shell, 1.0 lbs
Photograph of Clover Hill Dairy Soft Ricotta in clam shell, 2.5 lbs
Photograph of Clover Hill Dairy Soft Ricotta in clam shell, 2.5 lbs
Hazard

June 18, 2026 - Clover Hill Dairy of Mechanicsville, Maryland is expanding their recall to include all Clover Hill Dairy brand cheese because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, f

Official notice

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/clover-hill-dairy-expands-recall-include-all-clover-hill-dairy-brand-cheese-due-possible-health-risk

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