Soft Ricotta Cheese and Mexican Cottage Cheese
La Ceiba Foods recalls soft ricotta and Mexican cottage cheese over possible Listeria contamination.
Do not consume the recalled cheese. Return it to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it. For questions, call the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission at 240-528-8850 extension 327.
Why it was recalled
La Ceiba Foods Latin Market Inc. is recalling Salvadoreno Requeson (Soft Ricotta Cheese, 14 oz, UPC 736846383099, EXP 07/10/2026), Requeson Salvadoreno (Ricotta Style Salvadorean Style Cheese, 16 oz, UPC 767787984526, EXP 07/10/2026), Requeson Mexicano (Mexican Cottage Cheese, 16 oz, UPC 767787984519, EXP 07/10/2026), and Buket of Requeson (18 lb, EXP 07/10/2026) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Is mine affected?
Check the lot code and best-by (or expiration) date printed on your package. Yours is affected if it matches one below.
Best-by: 07/10/2026Distribution: 05 11 2026- 06 01 2026
| Product | UPC | Size | Brand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvadoreno Requeson, Soft Ricotta Cheese | 736846383099 | 14 oz | La Colonia |
| Requeson Salvadoreno, Ricotta Style Salvadorean Style Cheese | 767787984526 | 16 oz | Selectos Latinos |
| Requeson Mexicano, Mexican Cottage Cheese | 767787984519 | 16 oz | Selectos Latinos |
| Buket of Requeson | – | 18 lb | Clover Hill |
Where it was sold
Distributed in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington.
Official source
Editorial summary by Recall Canary · last updated 2026-06-26 · primary source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration