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La Colonia Foods recalls Selectos Latinos Requeson Mexicano Mexican Cottage Cheese and 3 more: listeria risk

August 12, 2026 · La Colonia Foods Class I

Class IFDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Reason for the recallProducts may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
La Colonia Foods
Location
Rockville, MD
Reported by FDA
August 12, 2026
Recall started
June 4, 2026
Risk class
Class I
Status (latest data we have)
Ongoing
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Dairy and eggs
Reason type
ListeriaOther contamination

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Selectos Latinos Requeson Mexicano Mexican Cottage Cheese, Net Weight 16 oz, packed into retail-sized clear plastic containers. Keep refrigerated.
    Quantity: 169 (16-oz) units
    Codes: Selec1011
  • Selectos Latinos Requeson Salvadoreno Ricotta Style Salvadorean Cheese, Net Weight 14 oz, packed into retail-sized clear plastic containers. Keep refrigerated.
    Quantity: 205 (14-oz) units
    Codes: Selec1008
  • La Colonia Foods Salvadoreno Requeson Soft Ricotta, Net Wt: 14 oz (367g), packaged into retail-sized clear plastic containers. Keep refrigerated.
    Quantity: 670 (14-oz) units
    Codes: Colonia1023
  • Requeson, bulk product from Clover Hill Dairy packed into a plastic 18-lb bucket. Unknown labeling information. Keep refrigerated.
    Quantity: 19 (18-lb bucket) units
    Codes: Lact1032

Where it was distributed

The recalled product was distributed to the following states: MD, VA

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

La Colonia Foods recalled 4 products, including Selectos Latinos Requeson Mexicano Mexican Cottage Cheese, Net Weight 16 oz, packed into retail-sized clear plastic containers. Keep….

Why was it recalled?

Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

What does Class I mean?

FDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Where was it sold or shipped?

The recalled product was distributed to the following states: MD, VA

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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Sources

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