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Clover Hill Dairy cheeses — Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Yes. As of Sep 2, 2026, Clover Hill Dairy cheeses by Clover Hill Dairy is recalled: the notice was posted Aug 12, 2026 for Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The source rates it a serious health risk.
What happened
Clover Hill Dairy is recalling 18 different cheese and dairy products — including ricotta, cuajada, mild and sharp cheddar, pepper jack, flavored cheeses, and snack sticks — because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. All affected products carry the code AA051526 and were distributed to Maryland, Virginia, and New York.
What to do
If you have any of these Clover Hill Dairy cheese or dairy products with the code AA051526, do not eat them. Throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. If you or someone in your household has eaten these products and develops fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal symptoms, contact a doctor, especially if pregnant, elderly, or immunocompromised.
| Product | UPC | Lot / codes | Best by | Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Ricotta (Requeson) and Soft Ricotta with Jalapenos (Requeson Con Chile) | — | AA051526 | — | 2- and 5-gallon buckets (shrink wrapped); 10oz, 12oz, 14oz clamshell containers |
| Smoked Pepper Cheese Varieties (Jalapeno Cheddar) | — | AA051526 | — | 1/2-lb and 1-lb units |
| Soft Cuajada in Brine | — | AA051526 | — | 5-gallon and 2-gallon buckets |
| Soft Cuajada (vacuum sealed) | — | AA051526 | — | 14oz and 2.5 lb clam shells; 5-lb bags |
| Cuajada (vacuum sealed) | — | AA051526 | — | 30-lb boxes |
| Soft Cuajada crumbs | — | AA051526 | — | — |
| Mild Cheese Variety (Yummy Cheddar, White Cheddar, White Colby, Monterey Jack, Marble Jack) | — | AA051526 | — | 1/2-lb, 1-lb, 2.5-lb, 5-lb, and 40-lb units |
| Mild Cheese Variety Snack Pack Assorted Regular Mild Stix (White Colby, Marble Jack, Yummy Cheddar) | — | AA051526 | — | approx 0.40-lb (6.4oz) units |
| Mild Cheese Variety 3-in-a-pack Assorted (White Colby, Marble Jack, Yummy Cheddar) | — | AA051526 | — | approx 0.20-lb (3.2oz) units |
| Mild Cheese Variety Fresh Cheddar Curd | — | AA051526 | — | approx 0.75-lb and 1.5-lb box units |
| Sharp Cheese Variety (Cheddar, Yummy Cheddar, White Cheddar, Monterey Jack) | — | AA051526 | — | approx 1/2-lb, 1-lb, 2.5-lb, and 5-lb units |
| Sharp Cheese Snack Pack Sharp Stix White or Yellow | — | AA051526 | — | approx 0.40-lb (6.4oz) units |
| Flavored Cheese (horseradish) | — | AA051526 | — | approx 1/2-lb, 1-lb, 2.5-lb, 5-lb, and 40-lb units |
| Flavored Cheese (Old Bay Cheddar) | — | AA051526 | — | approx 1/2-lb, 1-lb, 2.5-lb, 5-lb, and 40-lb units |
| Pepper Jack Cheese Varieties (Jalapeno Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Sizzlin Colby with Habanero Peppers) | — | AA051526 | — | approx 1/2-lb, 1-lb, 2.5-lb, 5-lb, and 40-lb units |
| Pepper Jack Cheese Varieties Snack Pack Assorted Pepperjack Stix (Jalapeno Cheddar, Pepper Jack) | — | AA051526 | — | approx 0.40-lb (6.4oz) units |
| Pepper Jack Cheese Varieties 3-in-a-Pack Assorted (Jalapeno Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Sizzling Colby) | — | AA051526 | — | approx 0.20-lb (3.2oz) units |
| Smoked Cheddar Cheese Varieties (Cheddar, White Cheddar) | — | AA051526 | — | 1/2-lb and 1-lb units |
MD, NY, VA
- OPENFDA — primary source, first seen Sep 2, 2026
Brand history: Clover Hill Dairy · Report an error · Extraction confidence 90%
Questions
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Is Clover Hill Dairy cheeses recalled?
Yes. As of Sep 2, 2026, Clover Hill Dairy cheeses by Clover Hill Dairy is recalled: the notice was posted Aug 12, 2026 for Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The source rates it a serious health risk.
What should I do?
If you have any of these Clover Hill Dairy cheese or dairy products with the code AA051526, do not eat them. Throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. If you or someone in your household has eaten these products and develops fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal symptoms, contact a doctor, especially if pregnant, elderly, or immunocompromised.
Where was it sold?
The notice names no retailer. Distribution: MD, NY, VA.
Which lot codes and UPCs are affected?
18 products listed. No upcs given. Lot codes: AA051526. Match the code printed on your package, not the product name.
When did the company start pulling it?
The company started pulling it on Jun 1, 2026. The FDA listed it publicly on Aug 12, 2026, 72 days later.