Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLC Recalls Requeson Cheese Due to Possible Health Risk

Raleigh, N.C., Jan. 14, 2026 — Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLC. of Bayshore, N.Y., has recalled 1 lb packages of Requeson Cheese because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, pregnant women and others with weakened immune systems. Consumers are urged not to eat the product and should stop using it immediately; pregnant women and vulnerable individuals should consult a healthcare provider if they believe they have consumed the cheese.

The recall covers 1 lb plastic clamshell packages of Requeson Cheese originating from an 18 lb container labeled “Clover Hill Dairy Requeson Cheese” with sell-by date 6/14/26 and lot code(s) 2AA051526. The product has been sold since May 15, 2026, in retail locations in New York and may have been repacked by stores, so labeling or coding on individual 1 lb packages may vary. The cheese was distributed online and at select U.S. retailers; consumers should check purchase records and packaging for the described sell-by date and lot code(s).

The contamination was identified after sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets inspectors and laboratory analysis. Consumers who purchased the 1 lb Requeson Cheese should not consume it and may return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or follow retailer instructions for disposal. To request a refund or replacement or for further information, contact Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLC at 631-334-1055 or email [email protected]; if no email contact is available, consumers should consult their retailer for return instructions.