Listeria Outbreaks: RTE/Enoki/Deli Meats, Dog Food, Clover Hill/La Ceiba Soft Cheese (12 ill, 1 death), New FDA Facility Lead, Reser's Pasta Salad, Chicken Caesar Wrap Warning
Key Questions
What is the status of the Listeria outbreak linked to Clover Hill and La Ceiba soft cheeses?
The outbreak has caused 12 illnesses and 1 death in Maryland, Virginia, and DC. Clover Hill Dairy's license was suspended, and recalls have expanded to all its cheeses plus La Ceiba cottage cheese, with a consumer advisory issued.
How many people are affected by the RTE, enoki, and deli meat Listeria outbreaks?
The CDC reports 28 sick and 2 dead from ongoing outbreaks tied to ready-to-eat foods, enoki mushrooms, and deli meats. Specific recalls include enoki mushrooms from IQ/HH Fresh and Illinois headcheese products.
What is the situation with Raaw Energy dog food and Listeria?
The company expanded its recall for batches from July 17 to December 23, 2025, across 9 states despite an FDA request to recall earlier. This follows detection of Listeria in the product.
What new actions is the FDA taking on Listeria in food facilities?
The FDA is investigating a new Listeria outbreak and found the pathogen at a major ready-to-eat deli meat facility, though no recall has been issued yet. This is listed as a high-priority lead amid over 600 recalls in 2025.
Are there recalls or warnings for other products like pasta salad or wraps?
Reser's pasta salad was recalled in 7 states due to misbranding and undeclared egg and milk. USDA issued a warning for chicken Caesar wraps sold at Holiday stores in Minnesota and Wisconsin, though no recall was issued as products are past their sell-by date.
CDC 28 sick/2 dead from ongoing RTE/enoki/deli meats; enoki mushrooms (IQ/HH Fresh UI775); Raaw Energy dog food Listeria expansion (batches 7/17/25–12/23/25, 9 states) — company ignored FDA recall request. Mushroom recall (150g bags). FDA investigating a new Listeria outbreak. Clover Hill Dairy/La Ceiba Foods soft cheese outbreak: 12 ill, 1 death in MD/VA/DC; license suspended; MDH consumer advisory; recall expanded to all Clover Hill cheese and La Ceiba cottage cheese. Illinois deli products (headcheese) under alert. FDA found Listeria at a major RTE deli meat facility (no recall yet) – high-priority lead. Reser's pasta salad recall (misbranding/undeclared egg/milk, foodservice, 7 states). USDA warning on chicken Caesar wraps with Listeria at Holiday stores in MN/WI (no recall, product past sell-by). 2026 saw 600+ recalls, underscoring systemic food safety challenges.