La Colonia Foods Recalls Requeson Over Listeria Risk
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La Colonia Foods Llc is voluntarily recalling Requeson due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on August 18, 2026 and geographically references Maryland, Virginia. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
La Colonia Foods Llc initiated a voluntary recall of Requeson because the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which Products Are Affected
Requeson, bulk product from Clover Hill Dairy packed into a plastic 18-lb bucket with unknown labeling information. 19 units were distributed to Maryland and Virginia. Code info: Lact1032. Recall number: H-1220-2026.
What You Should Do
Consumers should not consume the recalled product.
Why This Matters
This is a Class I recall involving a potential Listeria contamination in food products distributed in two states.
Source
FDA recall H-1220-2026 (event ID 99325)
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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