La Colonia Cottage Cheese Lawsuit

La Ceiba Foods recalled soft cheese products sold under the La Colonia® and Selectos Latinos® brand-names due to a risk of Listeria contamination. If you got sick in this outbreak of food poisoning, you are not alone.

What You Can Do & How We Can Help

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting La Colonia cottage cheese Listeria cases in all 50 states. If you got sick from cheese that was recalled for Listeria contamination, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

Quick Facts About This Recall

Consumers can use this information to better understand the recall:

• Recalled by: La Ceiba Foods Latin Market Inc.
• Product: Requesón (soft ricotta cottage cheese) sold under the La Colonia, Selectos Latinos, and Clover Hill brands
• Recall date: June 26, 2026
• Pathogen: Listeria monocytogenes
• Outbreak total: 12 illnesses and 1 death linked to Clover Hill Dairy requeson (MD, NY, VA)
• Distribution: Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
• What to do: Do not eat the cheese; return it to the place of purchase for a full refund
• Official source: FDA recall notice

Cottage Cheese Recalled After Listeria Outbreak Linked to 1 Death

In June 2026, La Ceiba Foods Latin Market Inc. recalled its Requesón Salvadoreño (Salvadoran cottage cheese) and Requesón Mexicano (Mexican cottage cheese) due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The products were sold under the La Colonia®and Selectos Latinos ®brand-names. La Ceiba Foods also announced a recall for an 18-pound bucket of requeson cheese that was sold under the Clover Hill® brand-name.

Recall Linked to Clover Hill Listeria Outbreak

La Ceiba Foods announced the recall after its supplier, Clover Hill Dairy, also recalled its own requeson over the same Listeria risk. Clover Hill Dairy later expanded the recall to include ALL of its cheese and dairy products. The recall was announced after Clover Hill products tested positive for a strain of Listeria that has been linked to a deadly outbreak.

What Products Were Recalled?

The recall covers the following cottage cheese and requeson products, all with an expiration date of July 10, 2026:

• La Colonia Salvadoreño Requesón, Soft Ricotta Cheese, 14 oz (UPC 736846383099)
• Selectos Latinos Requesón Salvadoreño, Ricotta Style Salvadorean Style Cheese, 16 oz (UPC 767787984526)
• Selectos Latinos Requesón Mexicano, Mexican Cottage Cheese, 16 oz (UPC 767787984519)
• Clover Hill Bucket of Requesón, 18 lb

The recalled products were distributed between May 11 and June 1, 2026.

Where Was the Cottage Cheese Sold?

La Ceiba Foods distributed the recalled products to supermarkets, retail stores, and restaurants in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The FDA warns consumers not to eat these recalled products. To get a refund, you can return the cheese to the store where it was purchased. You can also check the FDA outbreak investigation for updates.

What Is the Listeria Risk?

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can survive on refrigerated and frozen foods. The symptoms usually begin within 2 weeks, but they can start the same day or as late as 10 weeks after exposure. Not everyone shows symptoms.

If the symptoms do appear, they may include:

• High fever
• Severe headache
• Stiff neck
• Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
• Muscle aches and tiredness
• Confusion and loss of balance
• Pregnancy complications (miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, infection of the newborn baby, etc.)

How Many People Got Sick?

As of June 2026, health officials have reported 12 illnesses and 1 death in the outbreak linked to Clover Hill Dairy cheese, according to the FDA. The death was reported in Maryland. The outbreak strain has been making people sick since 2023, with cases reported in Maryland, New York, and Virginia.

What Should I Do?

Throw away the recalled cheese products or return it to the store for a full refund. Consumers with questions can contact the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission, on behalf of Clover Hill Dairy, at 240-528-8850 extension 327.

The FDA and CDC recommend throwing away any recalled cheese and sanitizing refrigerators, containers, and surfaces it may have touched, because Listeria can survive in cold temperatures and spread to other foods. If you or a family member got sick, our lawyers may be able to help you understand your legal options.

Do I Have a La Colonia Cottage Cheese Lawsuit?

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting La Colonia cottage cheese injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know got sick from cottage cheese or requeson that was recalled for Listeria, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

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