Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLC Recalls Requeson Cheese Due to Listeria Risk 2026

Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLC of Bayshore, NY, is voluntarily recalling 1lb plastic clamshell packages of Requeson Cheese due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product was sold at retail locations across New York between May 15 and May 28, 2026. No illnesses have been reported to date, but the FDA is urging consumers to stop using the product immediately.

What Products Are Being Recalled?

• Product: Requeson Cheese
• Package Size: 1 lb plastic clamshell
• Company: Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLC, Bayshore, NY
• Brand: No Brand (sold under retailer labeling)
• Batch / Lot: Batch #2AA051526
• Sell-By Date on Source Container: 6/14/26
• Distribution: Retail locations in New York
• Sale Period: May 15, 2026 to May 28, 2026

The product was repacked at retail store locations from an 18lb plastic container of ‘Clover Hill Dairy Requeson Cheese.’ Because of the repacking process, labeling or coding on the 1lb packages may vary depending on the location of purchase.

Why Was This Recall Issued?

The contamination was identified after routine sampling conducted by New York State Department of Agriculture and Market Food Inspectors. Subsequent laboratory analysis by Food Laboratory personnel confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in an 18lb plastic container of ‘Clover Hill Dairy Requeson Cheese’ with a sell-by date of 6/14/26 and batch #2AA051526, which was used as the source material for repacking into the recalled 1lb clamshell packages.

Listeria monocytogenes is a dangerous bacterium that can survive refrigeration temperatures and cause serious foodborne illness. Its presence in a ready-to-eat dairy product like Requeson Cheese presents a significant public health concern, particularly for vulnerable populations.

Who Is Affected?

Anyone who purchased 1lb clamshell packages of Requeson Cheese from retail stores in New York between May 15 and May 28, 2026, may be affected. The following groups face the highest health risk from Listeria monocytogenes infection:

• Young children and infants
• Elderly or frail individuals
• Pregnant women — infection can result in miscarriage or stillbirth
• People with weakened immune systems

Even healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms including high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. While no illnesses or consumer complaints have been reported in connection with this recall, the risk remains serious.

What Should You Do?

• Do not consume any 1lb packages of Requeson Cheese purchased from New York retail locations between May 15 and May 28, 2026.
• Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
• If you are unsure whether the product you purchased is affected, err on the side of caution and do not consume it.
• If you have consumed the product and are experiencing symptoms of listeriosis, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
• For questions, contact Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLC at 631-334-1055, Monday through Friday, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

Official Statement

According to the company announcement posted by the FDA: ‘Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLC. of Bayshore, NY, is recalling 1lb packages of Requeson Cheese because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy persons may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.’ The FDA published this recall announcement on June 5, 2026, as a public service. To date, no illnesses or complaints have been reported in connection with this recall.