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Clover Hill Dairy, LLC — Class I: Clover Hill Dairy LLP, Pepper Jack Cheese Varieties (Jalapeno Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Sizzli

HighPublished Aug 12, 2026· AI-analyzed Aug 18, 2026View original FDA source
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What happened

Clover Hill Dairy, LLC has initiated an ongoing Class I recall for various Pepper Jack cheese varieties, including Jalapeno Cheddar, Pepper Jack, and Sizzlin Colby with Habanero Peppers, due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products were distributed in units ranging from 1/2-lb to 40-lb blocks.

Who it affects

This recall affects Clover Hill Dairy, LLC, food distributors, retailers, and commercial kitchens handling these specific cheese varieties, as well as food safety and quality assurance professionals responsible for pathogen control.

Why it matters

A Class I recall indicates a high probability that exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The source notes that packaging and labeling information is currently unknown, which may complicate trace-back and trace-forward activities for quality and compliance departments. The presence of Listeria monocytogenes suggests a potential failure in environmental controls or processing sanitation.

Practical takeaway

Quality teams should immediately verify if any affected products are within their inventory, secure the items to prevent distribution, and initiate documented reconciliation procedures. Review sanitation protocols and environmental monitoring programs for Listeria monocytogenes control.

FDA source material

Class I. Reason: Product contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.. Product: Clover Hill Dairy LLP, Pepper Jack Cheese Varieties (Jalapeno Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Sizzlin Colby with Habanero Peppers). Sold in approximate 1/2-lb, 1-lb, 2.5-lb, 5-lb, and 40-lb units. Unknown information: packaging, labeling, or total quantity of product distributed. Keep refrigerated.. Firm: Clover Hill Dairy, LLC (Mechanicsville MD United States). Status: Ongoing.

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