Cheese Recall Linked to Listeria Outbreak Includes New Jersey Distribution

A cheese recall tied to a listeria outbreak includes products distributed in New Jersey, according to federal health officials.

The FDA says Clover Hill Dairy expanded its recall to include all cheese products manufactured at its facility because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall includes varieties such as requeson, cuajada, and hard cheeses.

Officials say some products may have been relabeled under other brand names after distribution. Federal notices name several possible labels, including KESSO, Quesos La Ricura, Izalco, De Mi Pueblo, and Rio Lindo.

The products were distributed in multiple states, including New Jersey, along with Maryland, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, and Washington, D.C.

Listeria can be especially dangerous for pregnant people, older adults, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or gastrointestinal symptoms.

Residents who may have recalled cheese at home should not eat it. Health officials recommend throwing it away or returning it, then cleaning refrigerators, counters, and containers that may have touched the product.

Sources: FDA outbreak investigation and recall updates; CDC/FDA-linked public health reporting reviewed July 3, 2026.