The Clover Hill cheese Listeria outbreak case count has increased to 12 in four states, with three more patients identified since the last update was released on June 18, 2026, according to the CDC. Another state was added: Illinois. And all of Clover Hill's cheeses have been recalled. The case count by state is: Illinois (1), Maryland (3), New York (5), and Virginia (3). Sick person's samples were collected on dates that range from March 6, 2023 to June 2, 2026. The patient age range is from 16 to 81 years. Of 12 people who gave information to public health officials, 10 have been hospitalized. One person died; they lived in Maryland. On June 16, 2026, the FDA announced that the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes was found in six samples of the company's requesón cheese. … [Read more...]
Clover Hill Dairy Cheese Matches Listeria Outbreak Strain
Clover Hill Dairy cheese samples match the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes, according to the FDA. There are nine people sick in this outbreak; eight have been hospitalized and one person has died. The case count by state is: Maryland (3), New York (3), and Virginia (3). Specimen collection dates range from March 6, 2023 to May 10, 2026. Eight of the nine patients have been hospitalized, and one person, who lived in Maryland, has died. The patient age range is from 16 to 81 years old. Clover Hill Dairy has agreed to expand its recall to include all cheese products that were made at their facility. That includes soft cheese such as requesón and ricotta, and harder cheeses, such as cheddar and Colby. In addition to the Clover Hill recall, Nelson & Isa Lacteos recalled … [Read more...]
Clover Hill Requesón Cheese Recall Expanded With More Details
The Clover Hill requesón cheese recall has been expanded and includes more details. This cheese is linked to a deadly Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that has sickened at least nine people in three states. The company is recalling all soft ricotta/requesón cheese for potential Listeria contamination. The recalling firm is Clover Hill Dairy of Mechancsville, Maryland. The cheese was distributed from May 4, 2026 through May 30, 2026 in these states: North Carolina, New York, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey and in Washington, D.C. through bulk distributors, retail stores, and directly to consumers. This cheese was sold at the retail level packaged in 10 ounce, 12 ounce, and 14 ounce individually packaged clear plastic clamshell containers. For containers with the Clover Hill Dairy … [Read more...]
FDA Weighs In On Deadly Clover Hill Ricotta Listeria Outbreak
The FDA is weighing in on the deadly Clover Hill ricotta Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that has now sickened at least nine people in three states. That outbreak has grown by one more patient, who lives in New York. Two brands of soft ricotta, or requesón, cheese have been recalled. The case count by state is: Maryland (3), New York (3), and Virginia (3). The dates that patient isolates were collected range from March 6, 2023 to May 10, 2026. The newly added patient lives in New York. Eight of the nine patients have been hospitalized. One person, who lived in Maryland, has died. The patient age range is from 16 to 81 years old. Eight people were interviewed by officials about what they ate in the days and weeks before they got sick. Of those eight people, six ate cheese. Two … [Read more...]
Deadly Clover Hill Requesón Listeria Outbreak Sickens Nine
The deadly Clover Hill requesón Listeria monocytogenes outbreak case count has risen to nine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That is an increase of one more patient since the first notice of the outbreak was issued on June 4, 2026. Two recalls of soft ricotta or requesón cheese have been issued. The case count by state is: Maryland (3), New York (3), and Virginia (3). Illness onset dates range from March 6, 2023 to May 10, 2026. The newly added patient lives in New York. Eight of the nine patients have been hospitalized, and one person, who lived in Maryland, has died. The patient age range is from 16 to 81 years old. Eight people were interviewed by public health officials about what they ate before they got sick. Of eight people interviewed, … [Read more...]
FDA Adds Info To The Clover Hill Dairy Ricotta Listeria Outbreak
The FDA is adding information to the Clover Hill Dairy ricotta Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. This outbreak has sickened at least eight people in three states, hospitalized seven, and killed one person who lived in Maryland. The cheese is called requesón cheese. 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 age range is from 16 to 81 years. On May 13, 2026, the Suffolk County Health Department notified the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets of two related Listeria illnesses from the same family who had bought food from a retailer in Brentwood, New … [Read more...]
Deadly Clover Hill Dairy Soft Ricotta Listeria Outbreak Sickens 8
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...]
Broome County Jail Salmonella Outbreak May Be Chicken Salad
The Broome County jail Salmonella outbreak may be chicken salad, according to news reports. The Sheriff, Fred Akahar, held a news conference on June 1, 2026 and stated that the source may have bee4n identified. Out of the 450 inmates at the jail, 320 of them got sick with Salmonella infections. Traceback conducted by the Broome County Health Department may have found the problem. Most of the inmates were interviewed and were asked questions about how long they had been ill and what foods they ate. Ten of those patients were hospitalized. Six were treated and sent back to the jail. The other four have been admitted. Food samples were sent to the New York State Department of Health's Wadsworth Lab in Albany. The chicken salad that was served tested positive for Salmonella. Whole … [Read more...]
Safety Alert For La Serranita Concha Negra For Hepatitis A
The FDA has issued a safety alert for La Serranita Concha Negra blood clams for possible hepatitis A contamination. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene reported an outbreak in New York associated with this product. But now more hepatitis A illnesses have been reported in more states. The product is La Serranta concha negra (black shell) fresh frozen shell meat packaged in 16 ounce blue packages with a yellow banner in the center with a picture of the clams. The clams were imported from Ecuador. This item was distributed to restaurants and retailers in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania and may have been sold in other states as well. Investigations into the newly discovered cases are ongoing. In the original … [Read more...]
Broome County Jail Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 300 Inmates
A Broome County jail Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 300 inmates, according to a press release issued by the Broome County Sheriff's Office. On Monday, May 25, 2026, incarcerated people at the correctional facility started having symptoms of nausea's vomiting, diarrhea, and headaches. The facility is located in Dickinson, New York. Initially, officials thought that the outbreak was caused by norovirus, but test results that came back on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 showed that the outbreak was caused by Salmonella bacteria. Correctional Facility medical and housing staff are treating and assisting those experiencing symptoms and preventing dehydration. High risk patients will be receiving antibiotics as needed under the direction of the Department of Health and the facility … [Read more...]
