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Listeria Outbreak Triggers Soft-Cheese Recalls Across the US
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Summary
- The CDC and FDA are investigating a multistate, multi-year Listeria outbreak linked to requesón, a soft cheese similar to ricotta; 12 people across four states had been infected as of June 24, 2026.
- Clover Hill Dairy expanded its recall on June 18 to include all its cheese products, and La Ceiba Foods recalled requesón sold under the La Colonia and Selectos Latinos brands.
- The USDA's FSIS also flagged ready-to-eat chicken Caesar wrap products over possible Listeria contamination.
The question
Stronger federal oversight is needed to keep Listeria out of the US food supply.
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