A deadly Clover Hill Dairy soft ricotta Listeria monocytogenes outbreak has sickened at least eight people in three states, according to the CDC. Seven of those patients have been hospitalized, and one person has died. The cheese, which is called requesón cheese, has been recalled. The case count by state is: Maryland (3), New York (2), and Virginia (3). Sick people's samples were collected on dates ranging from March 6, 2023 to May 9, 2026. Of eight people who gave information to public health officials, seven were hospitalized. The person who died lived in Maryland. The age range is from 16 to 81 years. Those numbers are shocking, but are typical of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. The illness onset date can be very long because the bacteria is persistent in the environment. … [Read more...]
Clover Hill Dairy Requesón Soft Ricotta Recalled For Listeria
Clover Hill Dairy requesón soft ricotta cheese has been recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to the Maryland Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There is a deadly Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to that cheese. The cheese was sold at the Dairy's retail market, at farmers markets, and through other distributors in Maryland, New York and Virginia. The cheese may have been sold in other states. And the product may be relabeled under a different brand. The label should identify Clover Hill Dairy'a manufacturer permit, which is #24-128. The varieties of cheese may have jalapeño and other flavors. It's important to note that the photos do not represent all of the affected products and … [Read more...]
