Recall Summary
| Recall number | H-1208-2026 |
| Issued by | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Date | 2026-08-12 |
| Company | Clover Hill Dairy, LLC |
| Units affected | unknown |
| Severity | Class I |
Remedy: Follow the instructions in the official notice linked below. The agency record for this recall did not contain remedy text we could verify against this product, so we have not reproduced it here.
Read the official U.S. Food and Drug Administration recall notice
clover hill recall notices are among the most serious food safety actions the FDA issues. On August 12, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recorded a Class I recall involving Clover Hill Dairy, LLC. The action covers a mild cheese variety sold as Fresh Cheddar Curd. The reason is contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. If you buy fresh cheese curds, this matters to you.
What the Clover Hill Recall Covers
The recall is filed under recall number H-1208-2026. The product is described in the agency record as “Clover Hill Dairy LLP, mild cheese variety (Fresh Cheddar Curd).” It was sold in approximate 0.75-pound and 1.5-pound box units. The label carries a “Keep refrigerated” instruction.
The agency record does not contain complete details on packaging or labeling. It also does not state the total quantity of product distributed. The distribution scope is listed as unknown. As a result, shoppers cannot rely on a published lot code list to check their cheese.
That gap matters. In most cases, a food recall notice includes lot numbers, best-by dates, and a list of states. This clover hill recall record does not include those items. Consumers should therefore treat any Clover Hill Dairy fresh cheddar curd in the two listed box sizes as potentially within scope.
The official notice is the controlling document. It is hosted on the FDA enforcement report database. You can review it directly here: FDA Enforcement Report — official notice. Check that page for any details added after publication.
The Hazard and Reported Injuries
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that causes an infection called listeriosis. It can grow at refrigerator temperatures. That makes it unusual among foodborne pathogens. Cold storage does not stop it. Fresh, high-moisture cheeses are a known risk category for this organism.
Symptoms typically include fever, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhea. In more serious cases, the infection spreads to the nervous system. That can cause headache, stiff neck, confusion, and convulsions. Symptoms may appear days or even weeks after eating contaminated food.
Certain groups face higher risk. These include pregnant people, newborns, adults over 65, and anyone with a weakened immune system. In pregnancy, listeriosis can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, or serious infection in the newborn. For example, a mild illness in the parent can still harm the fetus.
The agency record does not state whether any illnesses or injuries were reported in connection with this clover hill recall. This guide makes no claim either way. The Class I classification reflects the FDA’s judgment of hazard severity. It means there is a reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious harm or death.
| Recall number | H-1208-2026 |
|---|---|
| Issuing agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Recall date | August 12, 2026 |
| Company | Clover Hill Dairy, LLC |
| Product | Mild cheese variety (Fresh Cheddar Curd), approx. 0.75-lb and 1.5-lb boxes |
| Hazard | Contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes |
| Units affected | Not stated in the agency record |
| Distribution scope | Unknown |
| Severity classification | Class I |
What To Do If You Own This Product
Stop eating the product now. Do not taste it to check whether it seems fine. Listeria contamination does not change the look, smell, or flavor of cheese. There is no way to tell by inspection.
Next, identify the product. Look in your refrigerator and freezer for fresh cheddar curd from Clover Hill Dairy. Check the box size against the two listed weights. Because the agency record does not publish lot codes, keep any packaging you still have. Photograph the label, the weight, and any printed dates.
The remedy instructions in this clover hill recall are not restated here. The remedy text in the agency record does not match the recalled product, so it has been withheld from this guide. Follow the instructions in the official notice linked on this page. That notice is the authoritative source for what to do with the product.
Clean any surfaces the cheese touched. Listeria can survive on refrigerator shelves, cutting boards, and containers. Wash them with hot soapy water, then sanitize. If you ate the product and feel ill, contact a healthcare provider. Tell them about the possible Listeria exposure and mention this clover hill recall by name.
Does a Clover Hill Recall Mean You Can Sue?
No. A recall is a safety action, not a lawsuit. It is a step a company takes, often with an agency, to pull a product from the market. A recall alone is not a legal claim. It does not create a right to money.
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Legal claims generally require more. Typically, you need an actual injury. You also need a link between the product and that injury. Lawyers call that link causation. In a Listeria case, that often means a confirmed diagnosis, medical records, and evidence connecting the illness to the specific food.
A recall can still be useful in a claim. However, it is only one piece of evidence among many. It may help show the company knew of a defect. It does not, by itself, prove that your illness came from the product.
If you believe this clover hill recall product made you sick, talk to a licensed attorney in your state. Many food safety lawyers offer free consultations. Deadlines to file, called statutes of limitations, vary by state and can be short. You may be eligible to pursue a claim. No one can guarantee an outcome, and this guide does not promise compensation. No lawsuit over this specific clover hill recall has been verified for this article.
How Recalls Connect to Mass Tort Cases
Recalls and mass torts are separate things that sometimes overlap. A recall pulls product off shelves. A mass tort is a group of individual injury lawsuits over the same product. Sometimes a recall comes first, and litigation follows. Sometimes litigation comes first and pressure leads to a recall.
Historical examples show the pattern. Philips recalled millions of CPAP and BiPAP machines in 2021 over degrading sound abatement foam. Thousands of individual injury suits followed and were consolidated into multidistrict litigation. Takata’s airbag inflator recalls, which grew into the largest automotive recall in U.S. history, also produced sweeping consolidated litigation.
In each of those matters, the recall documents became evidence. Plaintiffs used them to show what the company knew and when it knew it. However, the recalls did not decide the cases. Each claimant still had to prove an individual injury and causation. The same framework would apply to any food contamination claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Class I recall classification actually mean?
Class I is the FDA’s most serious category. It means there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health problems or death. It reflects hazard severity, not the number of people harmed.
How do I know if my cheese is part of the clover hill recall?
The agency record does not list lot codes, packaging details, or distribution states. Compare your product to the description: Clover Hill Dairy fresh cheddar curd in approximately 0.75-pound or 1.5-pound boxes. Check the official notice linked above for any details published later.
I ate the cheese and feel fine. Should I do anything?
Listeria symptoms can take days or even weeks to appear. Monitor yourself for fever, muscle aches, or digestive symptoms. If you are pregnant, over 65, or immunocompromised, contact a healthcare provider about the exposure even without symptoms.
Were You Injured by a Recalled Product?
A recall by itself is a safety action, not a legal claim. However, if a recalled product caused a real injury, you may be eligible to pursue compensation. A licensed attorney can review your situation at no upfront cost — most work on contingency, meaning you pay nothing unless you recover.
Official Sources & Resources
Verify every recall against the issuing agency before acting:
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: official recall database — the record of truth for this notice
- CPSC: cpsc.gov — household goods, toys, furniture, appliances
- FDA: fda.gov — food, drugs, and medical devices
- NHTSA: nhtsa.gov — vehicles, tires, and child car seats
- USDA FSIS: fsis.usda.gov — meat, poultry, and egg products
Content last reviewed September 2026. This is general educational information, not legal advice. If you notice outdated information, please contact us.
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