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...]
Nelson & Isa Lacteos Requeson Cheese Recalled For Listeria
Nelson & Isa Lacteos Requeson Cheese is being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Nelson & Isa Lacteos of Bayshore, New York. This soft cheese was sold in 1 pound plastic clamshell containers at the retail level in the state of New York from May 15 to May 28, 2026. The cheese was likely repacked at the store locations, and labeling or coding may vary. The recall was triggered when the contamination was discovered by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Market Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel. Tests revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in an 18 pound plastic … [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...]
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...]
Panahian Lighvan Soft Ripened Cheese Recalled For Spoilage
Panahian Lighvan Soft Ripened Cheese is being recalled in Canada for container integrity defects and spoilage. There is no mention about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is SnapFoodz Inc. This cheese was sold at the retail level in the provinces of Nova Scotia and Ontario. No pictures of the recalled product were provided in the recall notice. The recalled products include Panahian Lighvan Soft Ripened Cheese that is packaged in 400 gram containers. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 6 262235 400060. The production date for this cheese is 2024/11/15 S/N, and the best before date is 2026/05/15. The code for this product is 29981644. Also recalled is … [Read more...]
Dal Molise Burratina Recalled in Canada For Generic E. coli
Dal Molise Burratina cheese is being recalled in Canada for generic E. coli contamination. Generic E. coli is non-pathogenic and will not necessarily make you seriously ill, but it can indicate fecal contamination and the presence of potentially more harmful pathogens. There is no mention about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is CTS Foods. This cheese is a soft Italian fresh cheese with a creamy center. No picture of the recalled product was included in the recall notice. This cheese was sold at the retail level in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec. The recalled product is Dal Molise Burratina (Soft Italian Fresh Cheese with Creamy Center). … [Read more...]
Safer Food Choices For Those at Risk For Food Poisoning
Every month there is at least one food recall about a potentially dangerous food in the United States. These recalls are for foods that may be contaminated with E. coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, cyclospora, and Campylobacter. Unfortunately, some foods are inherently risky because of the way they are grown or prepared. While the general public certainly is at risk for illness from these foods, there are some people who can become seriously ill if they are infected. There are safer food choices for anyone who is at high risk for food poisoning complications. People at higher risk for serious complications from food poisoning include the very young, the elderly, pregnant women, people with chronic health problems such as diabetes, and anyone with a compromised immune system. … [Read more...]
FDA on Old Europe Cheese Listeria Monocytogenes Outbreak
The FDA has weighed in on the Old Europe Cheese Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. The illnesses are linked to that company's brie and camembert soft cheese products. The Old Europe Cheese company is located in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The cheese was sold at various retailers and under multiple labels and brands including Reny Picot. The case count by state is: California (1), Georgia (1), Massachusetts (1), Michigan (1), New Jersey (1), and Texas (1). Five people have been hospitalized. The last illness onset date was August 5, 2022. The cheeses were sold nationwide. The affected cheeses have best by dates ranging from September 28, 2022 to December 14, 2022, and include all flavors and quantities. The recalled products include these brands: Reny Picot Black Bear Block … [Read more...]
Old Europe Cheese Recall For Possible Listeria Contamination
An Old Europe Cheese recall for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination has been issued. These soft cheeses are linked to a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that has sickened at least six people in six sates. This voluntary recall covers products with best by dates through 12/14/2022. The cheeses were distributed in many stores nationwide from August 1, 2022 through September 28, 2022. The recalling firm, Old Europe Cheese, is in Benton Harbor, Michigan. These cheeses were sold at supermarkets, retail sorters, and wholesale outlets in the United States and Mexico. The stores that carried these cheeses include Albertsons, Safeway, Meijer, Harding’s, Shaw’s, Price Chopper, Market Basket, Raley’s, Save Mart, Giant Foods, Stop & Shop, Fresh Thyme, Lidl, Sprouts, … [Read more...]
