Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLC Recalls Requeson Over Listeria Risk
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Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLC is recalling 480 packages of Requeson (soft ricotta) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall is limited to New York.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on August 13, 2026 and geographically references New York. 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
Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLC is recalling Requeson (soft ricotta) because the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall is classified as Class I by the FDA and is ongoing.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected product is Requeson (soft ricotta) 1 lb. packed into a clear clamshell package with no labeling information. "Requeson" is handwritten in black marker on the top lid of the clamshell package. No lot code or UPC is present. A total of 480 (1-lb clamshell packages) were distributed only in NY. The recalling firm is located at 15 Redington St, Bay Shore, NY 11706-7408. Recall number: H-1189-2026.
What You Should Do
Consumers in possession of the recalled product should not consume it. The recall was initiated voluntarily by the firm.
Why This Matters
Listeria monocytogenes contamination poses a serious health risk, particularly to vulnerable populations.
Source
FDA recall H-1189-2026 (report date 20260805)
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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