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Clover Hill Dairy has recalled all of its brand of cheese due to possible Listeria contamination
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The outbreak has resulted in nine cases, eight hospitalizations and one death in three states
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Cheese is often labeled, so consumers should check packages for the “24-128” approval number.
MONDAY, June 22, 2026 (NewsDay News) – Clover Hill Dairy is recalling all of its brand of cheese. Listeria The contamination has been linked to a multi-state outbreak that has killed one person and hospitalized eight others.
Company Mechanicsville, Maryland extended his recall June 18 to cover every cheese, including soft ricotta and quejada, ricotta and a variety of hard and savory cheeses. The move expands the previous recall, which was limited to soft ricotta/rexone products.
According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), nine people have become ill across Maryland, New York and Virginia. One is dead.
pollution can roll back the years. Samples from sick individuals were collected between March 2023 and May 2026, suggesting a multi-year problem. According to the FDA, investigators found the outbreak in six samples of Requeson cheese and in one environmental sample from the facility.
Clover Hill Dairy Cheese is sold directly from the company’s retail market, at farmers markets and through outside distributors in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Virginia and Washington, DC.
Shoppers should be aware that cheese is often relabeled before it reaches stores. It may have brand names like Kesso, Quesos La Ricura, Izalco, De Mi Pueblo or Rio Lindo. Consumers are encouraged to check the manufacturer’s information on the packaging. Closed containers must list Clover Hill Dairy’s permit number, “24-128.”
Listeria pregnant women, adults 65 and older, infants, and people with weakened immune systems are at greater risk. During pregnancy, infection can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, or death in the newborn.
Mild cases can cause fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. More serious infections can cause headaches, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and seizures, the FDA said. Symptoms usually appear within two weeks of eating contaminated food, but can begin the same day or last up to 10 weeks.
Anyone in possession of the recalled cheese should not eat, sell or serve it. Consumers can return it to the place of purchase for a refund or throw it away. Because Listeria can survive in the refrigerator and spread to other foods, the agency advises cleaning and disinfecting all surfaces or containers that come into contact with the cheese.
People with questions can contact the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission, acting on behalf of Clover Hill Dairy, at 240-528-8850, extension 327, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET.
The recalled products include:
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Soft-brined shrimp (5-gallon (30-pound) bucket, 2-gallon (14-pound) bucket)
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Soft shell, vacuum sealed (5 lb bags, 2.5 lb clams, 0.90 lb (14 oz) clam shells)
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Containers, vacuum sealed (30 lb. boxes)
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Ricotta/Rexon (5 gallon (40 lb) bucket, 2 gallon (18 lb) bucket, 2.5 lb tubs, 1 lb clam shell)
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Soft Ricotta w/Jalapeños (Requeson con chile)
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Pieces of soft milk
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Types of Mild Cheese – Savory Cheddar, White Cheddar, White Colby, Monterey Jack, Marble Jack (1/2 lb., 1 lb., 2.5 lb., 5 lb., 40 lb.)
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Mild Cheese – Mild Stix White Colby, Marble Jack, Delicious Cheddar Regular Snack Pack (approx. 0.40 lb (6.4 oz))
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Mild Cheeses – 3-in-a-Pack Colby White, Marble Jack, Cheddar Cheese (Approx. 0.20 lb (3.2 oz))
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Mild Cheese – Fresh Curd Cheddar (0.75 lb box, 1.50 lb box)
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Types of Sharp Cheese – Cheddar, Savory Cheddar, White Cheddar, Monterey Jack (1/2 lb., 1 lb., 2.5 lb., 5 lb.)
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Sharp Stix Cheese Snack Pack White or Yellow (Regular Size approx. 0.40 lb (6.4 oz))
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Horseradish Cheese (1/2-pound, 1-pound, 2.5-pound, 5-pound, 40-pound)
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Flavored Cheese – Old Bay Cheddar (1/2 lb., 1 lb., 2.5 lb., 5 lb., 40 lb.)
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Cheese Jack Varieties – Jalapeno Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Sizzlin’ Colby with Habanero Peppers (1/2 lb., 1 lb., 2.5 lb., 5 lb., 40 lb.)
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Pepper Jack Cheese Varieties – Variety Pack Pepperjack Stix Snacks – Jalapeno Cheddar, Pepper Jack (regular size approx. 0.40 lb (6.4 oz))
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Pepper Jack Cheese – 3-in-1 Assorted Pack Jalapeno Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Sizzlin Colby (approx. 0.20-lb (3.2-oz))
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Types of Smoked Cheddar Cheese – Cheddar, White Cheddar (1/2-pound, 1-pound)
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Smoked Cheese – Cheddar Jalapeno (1/2 lb., 1 lb.)
More information
For more information, visit the US Food and Drug Administration Listeria and prevention of foodborne illness.
Sources: Clover Hill Dairy, LLC, company announcement, June 18, 2026; US Food and Drug Administration, 18 June 2026
What does this mean for you?
If you have any Clover Hill Dairy cheese — or cheese labeled Kesso, Quesos La Ricura, Izalco, De Mi Pueblo or Rio Lindo — throw it away or return it for a refund and watch for symptoms for up to 10 weeks, especially if you’re pregnant or 65 or older.
