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Clover Hill Ricotta Is Recalled in Six States After a Listeria Outbreak Killed One Person

By Erica Coleman · June 12, 2026

One person is dead and eight have been hospitalized in a Listeria outbreak linked to ricotta and requesón cheese produced by Clover Hill Dairy. The recall covers all ricotta and requesón sold between May 4 and May 30, 2026 in six states and Washington DC.

The FDA announced the recall after linking the outbreak to Clover Hill Dairy products distributed in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and Washington DC. Nine people have been confirmed ill. Eight were hospitalized. One died. The investigation is ongoing and additional illnesses may be identified.

What’s recalled:

All Clover Hill Dairy ricotta cheese and requesón cheese with sell-by dates between May 4 and May 30, 2026. The products were sold under the Clover Hill brand at grocery stores and delis in the six affected states plus DC.

What to do:

Check your refrigerator. If you have Clover Hill ricotta or requesón with a sell-by date in that range, do not eat it. Return it to the store for a full refund or throw it away. Listeria can survive and grow under refrigeration — cold storage does not make contaminated product safe.

Who is most at risk:

Listeria is particularly dangerous for adults 65 and older, pregnant women, newborns, and anyone with a weakened immune system. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhea, and can appear anywhere from one to four weeks after eating contaminated food. In severe cases it causes meningitis or sepsis. If you consumed Clover Hill ricotta or requesón during the recall window and are experiencing symptoms, contact your doctor and mention the recall.

The FDA recall page has the full product list. Do not rely on appearance or smell — Listeria contamination is not detectable without laboratory testing.