Nelson & Isa Lacteos Recalls Requeson Soft Ricotta Over Listeria Risk

Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLC of Bay Shore, New York, is recalling 480 one-pound clamshell packages of Requeson (soft ricotta) cheese because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall has been classified as Class I, the most serious category, meaning there is a reasonable probability that use of the product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

What Products Are Being Recalled?

The recalled product is Requeson (soft ricotta), sold in 1 lb. clear clamshell packages. The packaging carries no formal labeling information, no lot code, and no UPC. The word ‘Requeson’ is handwritten in black marker on the top lid of each clamshell. A total of 480 units are affected by this recall.

Why Was This Recall Issued?

The recall was voluntarily initiated by the firm after it was determined that the soft ricotta cheese may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in vulnerable populations. Because the product lacks lot codes or other identifying markings, consumers may find it difficult to confirm whether cheese they purchased is part of the recalled batch, which contributed to the Class I classification.

Who Is Affected?

The recalled Requeson was distributed only in New York State. Consumers who purchased soft ricotta cheese in unlabeled clamshell packaging marked ‘Requeson’ in handwritten marker from retailers supplied by Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLC may be affected. Pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of severe illness from Listeria monocytogenes exposure.

What Should You Do?

Consumers who have purchased this product should not eat it. Instead:

• Check any soft ricotta or ‘Requeson’ cheese in clear clamshell packaging with handwritten labeling for signs it may be part of this recall.
• Do not consume the product, even if it appears and smells normal, as Listeria contamination cannot be detected by sight or smell.
• Discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.
• Wash and sanitize any surfaces, containers, or utensils that may have come into contact with the cheese to prevent cross-contamination.
• Contact Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLC at 15 Redington St, Bay Shore, NY 11706-7408, United States, for further information regarding this recall.
• Anyone who has consumed the product and is experiencing symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or gastrointestinal symptoms should contact a healthcare provider immediately, particularly pregnant women, older adults, and those with compromised immune systems.

Official Statement

According to the recall notice, this is a voluntary, firm-initiated recall. The recall was initiated on June 5, 2026, and the FDA’s Center classification was issued on July 27, 2026. The recall remains ongoing, with no termination date listed at this time. No update history has been reported for this recall as of the latest available information.