Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Nelson & Isa Lacteos Requeson 1lb. clamshell packages recall: Product contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Recall published 5 months ago

Product contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Nelson & Isa Lacteos Seafood — recalled seafoodNelson & Isa Lacteos Seafood — recalled seafood (photo 2)
2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Listeria contamination

Listeria is the reason this product was pulled, and it is the one food hazard where "it is still in date and it smells fine" tells you nothing at all.

What the notice says: 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.

Why it matters: Listeria monocytogenes is unusual among foodborne bacteria because it keeps growing at refrigerator temperature. A contaminated pack does not become safer for sitting in the cold, and it will look, smell and taste completely normal.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Listeriosis is mild or silent in most healthy adults, but it is serious for pregnant people, newborns, adults over 65 and anyone whose immune system is suppressed. The CDC describes intestinal illness as diarrhoea and vomiting, and invasive illness as fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions. In pregnancy it can cause miscarriage, stillbirth or infection in the newborn even when the parent feels only mildly unwell. Symptoms can start within a day or not appear for weeks, so tell any doctor you see that you ate a recalled product and give them the date.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-1189-2026
Published
June 5, 2026
Risk level
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Nelson & Isa Lacteos
Product type
Seafood
Units affected
480 (1-lb clamshell packages)
Distribution
New York
Lot / code info
None
Reports of harm
To date, no illnesses or complaints have been reported or received regarding this matter

Products covered by this recall

Requeson 1lb. clamshell packages

What the company announced

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 recalled Requeson Cheese was sold in 1 lb plastic clam shells in retail locations in New York from May 15 to May 28, 2026. Product was likely repacked at the retail store locations, and labeling or coding may vary based on location of purchase.

The contamination was discovered after sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Market Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed 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 that was repacked into the recalled 1lb packages of Requeson Cheese.

To date, no illnesses or complaints have been reported or received regarding this matter

Consumers who have purchased 1lb packages of Requeson Cheese are urged not to consume the product and to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 631-334-1055 between the hours of 9:am to 5:00 pm Eastern time.

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 recalled Requeson Cheese was sold in 1 lb plastic clam shells in retail locations in New York from May 15 to May 28, 2026. Product was likely repacked at the retail store locations, and labeling or coding may vary based on location of purchase.

The contamination was discovered after sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Market Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed 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 that was repacked into the recalled 1lb packages of Requeson Cheese.

To date, no illnesses or complaints have been reported or received regarding this matter

Consumers who have purchased 1lb packages of Requeson Cheese are urged not to consume the product and to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 631-334-1055 between the hours of 9:am to 5:00 pm Eastern time.

RETAIL DISTRIBUTION FOR REQUESON CHEESE PRODUCTS RECALLED BY NELSON & ISA LACTEOS LLC

REQUESON CHEESE RECALL FDA

FDA has reason to believe that the following retail locations received Requeson Cheese that was included in the recall by Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLC.

This list may not include all retail establishments that have received the recalled product or may include retail establishments that did not actually receive the recalled product. Therefore, it is important that you use the product-specific identification information, available here , in addition to this list of retail stores, when you check the food you have to see if it has been recalled.

RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS

DISTRIBUCIÓN MINORISTA DE PRODUCTOS DE QUESO REQUESÓN RETIRADOS DEL MERCADO POR NELSON & ISA LÁCTEOS LLC

RETIRO DEL MERCADO DE QUESO REQUESÓN — FDA

La FDA tiene razones para creer que los siguientes establecimientos minoristas recibieron Queso Requesón que fue incluido en el retiro del mercado por Nelson & Isa Lácteos LLC.

Es posible que esta lista no incluya todos los establecimientos minoristas que recibieron el producto retirado del mercado, o que incluya establecimientos minoristas que en realidad no recibieron el producto retirado. Por lo tanto, es importante que utilice la información de identificación específica del producto, disponible aquí , además de esta lista de tiendas minoristas, al verificar los alimentos que tiene para determinar si han sido retirados del mercado.

ESTABLECIMIENTOS MINORISTAS

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 3 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 2AA051526

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 1 lb
  • 18 lb

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Listeria

Nelson & Isa Lacteos — Listeria is the reason this product was pulled, and it is the one food hazard where "it is still in date and it smells fine" tells you nothing at all.

  1. Do not eat it and do not open a sealed pack to inspect it — opening it only spreads the bacteria around your kitchen.
  2. Photograph the label, the lot code and the date mark before the pack leaves the house — that picture is what a refund claim runs on.
  3. Throw it out in a sealed bag, or return it to the store. Either is accepted; what matters is that nobody else eats it.
  4. Wash and then sanitise anything the food touched: the fridge shelf and drawer, chopping boards, knives, counters and your hands. Listeria colonises cold surfaces and can survive there after the food is gone.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased 1lb packages of Requeson Cheese are urged not to consume the product and to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLC — Consumers: 631-334-1055

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Nelson & Isa Lacteos seafood recalled?

Product contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes 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.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: lot code 2AA051526. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Do not eat it and do not open a sealed pack to inspect it — opening it only spreads the bacteria around your kitchen.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased 1lb packages of Requeson Cheese are urged not to consume the product and to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists New York.

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