FDA recall, , High risk
La Colonia Foods Requeson Cheeses
Requeson soft cheese may be contaminated with Listeria, which can cause serious infections.
Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice
What happened
La Colonia Foods Llc of Rockville, Maryland, began a recall on June 4, 2026, of Requeson soft cheese products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall, announced June 26, 2026, covers Selectos Latinos Requeson Mexicano Mexican Cottage Cheese, Selectos Latinos Requeson Salvadoreno Ricotta Style Salvadorean Cheese, Requeson bulk product from Clover Hill Dairy, and La Colonia Foods Salvadoreno Requeson Soft Ricotta. The products were distributed in Maryland and Virginia.
The recalled items include retail-sized clear plastic containers of the cheeses and an 18-lb bucket of bulk Requeson. The recall includes all lots and batches within expiry. The FDA added the recall to its Enforcement Report on August 4, 2026.
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What to do
If the UPC on your package is listed below:
- You are advised not to consume, sell, or serve the recalled products.
- Consumers with questions can contact the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission, on behalf of Clover Hill Dairy, at 240-528-8850 extension 327, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Eastern time).
- Products must be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Is yours affected?
Affected if its UPC is listed.
The company's latest announcement of June 26, 2026 covers all lots, so no lot or date is listed here.
A UPC is the number printed under a barcode.
La Colonia Foods Salvadoreno Requeson Soft Ricotta, Net Wt: 14 oz (367g), packaged into retail-sized clear plastic containers. Keep refrigerated.
- Codes
- Not listed here. See the FDA notice.
Salvadoreno Requeson, Soft Ricotta Cheese
- Size
- 14 oz
- UPC
- 736846383099
- Distribution
- 05/11/2026-06/01/2026
- Brand
- La Colonia
Requeson Salvadoreno, Ricotta Style Salvadorean Style Cheese
- Size
- 16 oz
- UPC
- 767787984526
- Distribution
- 05/11/2026-06/01/2026
- Brand
- Selectos Latinos
Requeson Mexicano, Mexican Cottage Cheese
- Size
- 16 oz
- UPC
- 767787984519
- Distribution
- 05/11/2026-06/01/2026
- Brand
- Selectos Latinos
Buket of Requeson
- Size
- 18 lb
- Distribution
- 05/11/2026-06/01/2026
- Brand
- Clover Hill
Requeson, bulk product from Clover Hill Dairy packed into a plastic 18-lb bucket. Unknown labeling information. Keep refrigerated.
- Codes
- Not listed here. See the FDA notice.
Recall details
- Company began the recall
- Company
- La Colonia Foods LlcRockville, Maryland
- Hazard
- Listeria
- Risk
High risk
There is a reasonable chance that eating it could cause serious health problems or death.
FDA Class I recall · How risk is rated
- Event ID
- 99325
- Recall numbers
- H-1217-2026 to H-1220-2026
Timeline
FDA's Enforcement Report is its public list of recalls; FDA adds a recall when it posts it and publishes the list weekly.
Company began the recall
Announced by the company
Listed on Recall Canary
Added to FDA's Enforcement Report · Classified by FDA
In FDA's weekly enforcement report
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