La Colonia Foods: 4 products
La Colonia Foods is recalling Ricotta and other fresh cheeses over possible Listeria contamination.
Do not consume the recalled cheese. Return it to the place of purchase for a refund or discard it immediately. Seek medical attention if you experience symptoms of listeriosis.
Why it was recalled
La Colonia Foods LLC is recalling Ricotta and other fresh cheeses sold under various brand names, including Salvadoreno Requeson Soft Ricotta, Selectos Latinos Requeson, and bulk Requeson, due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections.
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 and Virginia.
Timeline
- Firm initiated recall
- Publicly announced
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
Official source
Other Listeria recalls
Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-09-03 · primary source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification