Class I
FDA
La Colonia & Selectos Latinos Requeson recalled over Listeria monocytogenes
La Colonia & Selectos Latinos Requeson was recalled on June 26, 2026 because of listeria monocytogenes. It is a Class I recall (reasonable probability of serious harm or death). Affected area: WA, MD, VA. Do not eat this product. Check the official FDA notice for affected lot codes and instructions.
HazardListeria monocytogenes
Risk levelClass I
Affected area3 states
CategoryFood
What to do
Do not eat this product. Check the official FDA notice for affected lot codes and instructions.
Confirm the details against the official FDA notice before acting.
Does this affect you?
Check the product in your home against the recalled item:
- Product as filed
- La Ceiba Foods Latin Market Inc. — Cottage Cheese Products Because of Possible Health Risk
The notice lists no UPC or lot code. Match the brand, product name and package size against the official FDA notice.
Full recall details
- Reason for recall
- June 26, 2026, – La Ceiba Foods Latin Market Inc. is conducting a recall of Requesón Salvadoreño (Salvadoran Cottage Cheese) and Requesón Mexicano (Mexican Cottage Cheese) products marketed under the La Colonia and Selectos Latinos brands, due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
- Hazard class
- Class I — reasonable probability of serious harm or death
- Recalling company
- La Ceiba Foods Latin Market Inc.
- Recall type
- Voluntary
- Quantity
- Distribution
- The affected products were distributed to supermarkets, retail stores and restaurants in the states of Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Date of Distribution.
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