Nelson & Isa Lacteos Requeson Soft Ricotta
Requeson (soft ricotta) may be contaminated with Listeria, which can cause serious infections.
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
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What happened
Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLC of Bay Shore, New York, is recalling Requeson (soft ricotta) 1 lb. packages because the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. The company began the recall on June 5, 2026, and the FDA added it to the Enforcement Report on July 27, 2026.
The recalled Requeson is packed into a clear clamshell package with no labeling information, and "Requeson" is handwritten in black marker on the top lid. The product was distributed only in New York.
Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice.
What to do
If a code on your package matches:
- Consumers who have purchased 1lb packages of Requeson Cheese are urged not to consume the product and to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
- Consumers with questions may contact the company at 631-334-1055 between the hours of 9:am to 5:00 pm Eastern time.
Is yours affected?
Match the best-by date and batch code listed under your product.
Requeson Cheese
- Best-by
- 6/14/26
- Batch
- 2AA051526
Details
- Company began the recall
- Sold in
- Event ID
- 99142
- Recall No.
- H-1189-2026
- Company
- Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLCBay Shore, New York
- Hazard
- Listeria
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers told by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
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
Summary updated
