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...]
Raw Oysters Salmonella Telekebir Outbreak Sickens 64
A raw oysters Salmonella Telekebir outbreak has sickened at least 64 people in 22 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC and FDA do not yet know if there is a common source for these contaminated oysters. The case count by state is: Arizona (3), California (2), Colorado (3), Connecticut (2), Delaware (2), Florida (3), Georgia (4), Illinois (1), Kentucky (1), Maine (1), Massachusetts (3), Missouri (1), New Jersey (6), New York (7), North Carolina (1), Pennsylvania (10), South Carolina (3), South Dakota (1), Tennessee (1), Maryland (1), Texas (2), and Virginia (6). Illness onset dates range from June 21, 2025 to November 28, 2025. Of 44 people who gave information to public health officials, 20 have been hospitalized, for a … [Read more...]
Moringa Leaf Powder Salmonella Outbreak Ends With 11 Sick
The Moringa leaf powder Salmonella outbreak has ended with 11 people sickened in seven states, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Epidemiologic, traceback and laboratory data showed that products containing moringa leaf powder were contaminated with Salmonella Richmond and made people sick. The case count by state is: Florida (2), Kansas (2), Michigan (1), North Carolina (1), New York (1), South Carolina (1), and Virginia (3). Illness onset dates range from May 12, 2025 to September 4, 2025. The hospitalization rate is 27%, higher than the typical hospitalization rate for a Salmonella outbreak, which is 20%. The patient age range is from 13 to 65 years old. In interviews with public health officials, 9 out of 10 patients said they ate powdered … [Read more...]
Moringa Leaf Powder Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 11 in 7 States
A Moringa Leaf Powder Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 11 people in seven states and has hospitalized three, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This product is the dried leaf of the Moringa tree. It's also known as Member's Mark Super Greens powdered supplement that is sold at Sam's Club stores. The case count by state is: Florida (2), Kansas (2), Michigan (1), North Carolina (1), New York (1), South Carolina (1), and Virginia (3). Illness onset dates range from May 12, 2025 to September 4, 2025. The hospitalization rate is 27%, higher than the typical hospitalization rate for a Salmonella outbreak, which is 20%. The patient age range is from 13 to 65 years. State and local public health officials interviewed patients about the foods they … [Read more...]
