La Colonia, Selectos Latinos, and Clover Hill Requesón and Ricotta Cheeses recalled due to Listeria

United States

Update August 4th, 2026:
The recall was classified as Class I.

Source: Access Data FDA


June 26th, 2026:
La Ceiba Foods Latin Market Inc. is recalling Requesón Salvadoreño (Salvadoran Cottage Cheese) and Requesón Mexicano (Mexican Cottage Cheese) under the La Colonia, Selectos Latinos, and Clover Hill brands due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. These products were distributed to supermarkets, retail stores, and restaurants in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

Key Details:
- La Colonia Salvadoreno Requeson, Soft Ricotta Cheese, 14 oz, UPC 736846383099, EXP 07/10/2026
- Selectos Latinos Requeson Salvadoreno, Ricotta Style, 16 oz, UPC 767787984526, EXP 07/10/2026
- Selectos Latinos Requeson Mexicano, Mexican Cottage Cheese, 16 oz, UPC 767787984519, EXP 07/10/2026
- Clover Hill Buket of Requeson, 18 lb, no UPC, EXP 07/10/2026
All lots/batches within expiry are included. Full list available on the link below.

Consumers with questions can contact the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission, on behalf of Clover Hill Dairy, at 240-528-8850 extension 327, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Eastern time).

This recall follows notification from Clover Hill Dairy, the supplier, after Listeria monocytogenes was detected in products made at their facility. The FDA and CDC are investigating a multi-state, multi-year outbreak linked to these cheeses, with twelve illnesses and one death reported.

Learn more about Listeria: stopfoodborneillness.org/bacteria/listeria

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/la-ceiba-foods-latin-market-inc-recalls-cottage-cheese-products-because-possible-health-risk
Update August 4th, 2026: www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm