FDA and CDC are working with state and local partners to investigate a multi-state, multi-year outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections associated with requeson, a ricotta-like soft cheese manufactured by Clover Hill Dairy LLC in Mechanicsville, Maryland.
As a result of the investigation to date, 9 patients have been identified. Of these, eight were hospitalized and one died.
As a result of the investigation, Cloverhill expanded the scope of the recall to include all cheese products manufactured by the company. The recall now includes:
- Soft and semi-soft “Spanish-style cheese varieties”: cuajada, soft cuajada, soft cuajada in brine, soft cuajada crumbs, ricotta/requesson, soft ricotta with jalapeño (Requeson Con Chile)
- Mild Cheese Varieties: Yummy Cheddar, White Cheddar, White Colby, Monterey Jack, Marble Jack, Fresh Cheddar Curd, Snack Pack – Assorted (White Colby, Marble Jack, Yummy Cheddar) and 3-in-A-Pack – Assorted (White Colby, Marble Jack, Yummy Cheddar).
- Hard Cheese Varieties: Delicious Cheddar, White Cheddar, White Colby, Snack Pack Sharp Sticks
- Smoked Cheddar Cheese Varieties: Cheddar Cheese and White Cheddar Cheese
- Flavored Cheese: Horseradish and Old Bay Cheddar
- Assorted Pepper Cheeses: Jalapeno Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Sizzlin’ Colby (with Habanero Peppers), Snack Pack – Assorted Pepper Sticks (Jalapeño Cheddar and Pepper Jack), 3-in-A-Pack – Assorted (Jalapeño Cheddar, Pepper Jack and Sizzlin’ Colby)
- Smoked Pepper Cheese Variety: Jalapeno Cheddar
Cloverhill Dairy Cheese distributors have also initiated a recall. On June 5, Bay Shore, New York-based Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLC initiated a recall of one-pound packages of Riqueson cheese in clear plastic clamshell containers distributed to retailers in New York from May 15 to May 28. The recalled cheese has likely been repackaged at retail stores, and the labeling or coding of the recalled cheese may vary depending on where it was purchased. no way inventory A list of New York retailers and locations that the FDA believes have received the requested cheese included in Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLC’s recall can be found at: Recall Announcement.
Cloverhill Cheese was distributed directly to consumers through mass distributors and retailers in North Carolina, New York, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. from May 4 to May 30.
Nelson & Isa Lacteos Requested products were sold in New York retail stores from May 15th to May 28th.
On June 14, the Maryland Department of Health announced expanded measures. consumer advisory Applies to all cheese products produced by Clover Hill Dairy due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
As part of this investigation, the FDA and state partners collected and analyzed samples. To date, six product samples from Riqueson Cheese have tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes and matched the outbreak strain. Additionally, an environmental sample collected by Maryland investigators tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes and was consistent with the outbreak strain.
The Cleaverhill products subject to recall are as follows:
Product name | Quantity/Size |
|---|---|
| Soft curds marinated in salt water | 5 gallon bucket (30 lbs), 2 gallon bucket (14 lbs) |
| Soft Curd (Vacuum Sealed) | 5 pound bag, 2.5 pound shells, 0.90 pound (14 ounce) shells |
| Curd (vacuum sealed) | 30 pound box |
| ricotta | 5 gallon bucket (40 pounds), 2 gallon bucket (18 pounds), 2.5 pound bucket, 1 pound clam shell. |
| soft curd crumbs | |
| Mild Cheese Varieties – Delicious Cheddar, White Cheddar, White Colby, Monterey Jack, Marble Jack | 1/2 pound, 1 pound, 2.5 pounds, 5 pounds, 40 pounds |
| Mild Cheese Varieties – Snack Pack Assorted Regular Mild Sticks White Colby, Marble Jack, Yummy Cheddar | Approximately 0.40 pounds (6.4 ounces) |
| Mild Cheese Varieties – 3 Pack Assorted White Colby, Marble Jack, Delicious Cheddar | approximately. 0.20 pounds (3.2 ounces) |
| Mild cheese variety – fresh cheddar curds | 0.75 pound box, 1.50 pound box |
| Sharp Cheese Varieties – Cheddar, Delicious Cheddar, White Cheddar, Monterey Jack | 1/2 pound, 1 pound, 2.5 pounds, 5 pounds |
| Sharp Cheese Snack Pack Sharp Stix White or Yellow | Regular size approximately 0.40 pounds (6.4 ounces) |
| Cheese to taste – horseradish | 1/2 pound, 1 pound, 2.5 pounds, 5 pounds, 40 pounds |
| Flavored Cheese – Old Bay Cheddar | 1/2 pound, 1 pound, 2.5 pounds, 5 pounds, 40 pounds |
| Pepper Jack Cheese Varieties – Sizzlin’ Colby with Jalapeno Cheddar, Pepper Jack, and Habanero Peppers | 1/2 pound, 1 pound, 2.5 pounds, 5 pounds, 40 pounds |
| Pepper Jack Cheese Varieties – Snack Pack Assorted Pepper Jack Sticks – Jalapeño Cheddar, Pepper Jack | Regular size approximately 0.40 pounds (6.4 ounces) |
| Pepper Jack Cheese Varieties – 3 Pack Assorted Jalapeno Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Sizzlin’ Colby | approximately. 0.20 pounds (3.2 ounces) |
| Smoked Cheddar Cheese Varieties – Cheddar, White Cheddar | 1/2 pound, 1 pound |
| Smoked Pepper Cheese Variety – Jalapeno Cheddar | 1/2 pound pieces, 1 pound pieces |
About listeria infection
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look, smell or taste spoiled, but it can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. People who have eaten the recalled food If you experience symptoms of product and listeria infection, you should seek medical attention and tell your doctor about your possible exposure to listeria.
Additionally, people who have consumed the recalled product should monitor themselves for symptoms over the next few weeks, as it can take up to 70 days after exposure to listeria for listeriosis symptoms to appear.
Symptoms of listeria infection include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle pain, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are needed to diagnose listeria infection, which can mimic other illnesses.
People like pregnant women, the elderly, children, and cancer patients with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk for serious illness, life-threatening infections, other complications, and death. Infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, but the infection can cause premature delivery, neonatal infection, and even stillbirth.
