Cheese Linked To Multistate Listeria Outbreak: Recall Roundup

Federal health officials are warning consumers not to eat certain soft cheeses that have been tied to a multistate listeria outbreak that has sickened nine people, including one person who died.

This week’s Recall Roundup also includes a Honda recall affecting more than 880,000 vehicles sold in cold-weather states where road salt is commonly used and the recall of about 243,000 pool dive sticks that pose an impalement hazard to children.

Sources for this report include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug Administration, Consumer Product Safety Commission, and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

CDC Warns Of Listeria Outbreak

Federal health officials are warning people not to eat recalled requesón and soft ricotta cheese after a multistate listeria outbreak sickened nine people, hospitalized eight and was linked to one death.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said people in Maryland, New York and Virginia have become ill after eating the recalled product, but that the cheeses were distributed more widely in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Health officials said the outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses.

The recalled cheese includes Clover Hill Dairy soft ricotta/requesón cheese made in Mechanicsville, Maryland. It was sold in 10-, 12- and 14-ounce clamshell containers, as well as in bulk buckets that may have been repackaged under other names. Some products may include jalapeño or other flavors. Consumers should look for Clover Hill Dairy’s plant number, “24-128,” when checking labels.

A related recall from Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLC of Bay Shore, New York, involves 1-pound packages of requesón sold in plastic clamshell containers at New York retail locations from May 15 to May 28, according to the Food and Drug Administration

The FDA said the cheese was likely repacked at stores, so labels and codes may vary.

The CDC and FDA are telling consumers not to eat the recalled cheese. Anyone who has it should throw it away or return it to the place of purchase, then clean any refrigerator shelves, containers or surfaces the cheese may have touched. Businesses should not sell or serve the recalled products.

Listeria can be especially dangerous for pregnant people, adults 65 and older, newborns and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can start the same day a person eats contaminated food, but they can also appear weeks later. Fever, muscle aches, tiredness, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions after eating the recalled cheese should prompt a call to a health care provider.

The investigation remains open, and federal officials said additional products could be identified.

Hondas May Rust In Winter

Honda is recalling more than 880,000 vehicles more than 880,000 vehicles because part of the rear suspension can rust and fail, increasing the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The recall covers certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Honda Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Honda Passport and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. In all, 880,514 vehicles are affected.

The problem involves the rear subframe, which can corrode where the suspension attaches. If that happens, the rear suspension can fail and make the vehicle harder to control.

Honda said the recall applies to vehicles sold in states where road salt is commonly used, including Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as Washington, D.C.

Honda estimates that about 1 percent of the recalled vehicles have the defect. The company said it has received no warranty claims and no reports of injuries or deaths tied to the issue.

Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and, if needed, install a reinforcement kit, repair the parts or replace them at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s recall number is 26V367000. Honda’s recall numbers are AOU and AOT. Owners can check their vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov or contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Impalement Hazard In Backyard Pools

A common swimming pool toy has been recalled because it may impale children, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said this week.

The dive sticks are weighed to sink to the bottom and stand upright in violation of a federal dive stick ban, the agency said. Dive sticks are only legal if they are flexible and bend easily or tilt beyond a 45-degree angle when resting in the water.

In shallow water like that found in backyard pools, “children may fall on a dive stick, resulting in serious piercing injuries,” the CPSC said. “Facial and eye injuries are also possible when children attempt to retrieve the sticks underwater.”

The recall covers about 243,000 Slosh Dive Sticks sold online by Amazon, Target, Wayfair, Temu and Shein from February 2019 through October 2025 for between $17 and $22.

No injuries have been reported.

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Salmonella Risk With Alfredo Sauce

The Coffee Connexion Co., Inc. has recalled more than 900 cases of Alfredo sauce sold under the Sunshine Sauces brand label because of possible Salmonella contamination.

The recalled product is Sunshine Brand Sauces Alfredo Sauce, product number SSP980713. Affected batches include 046188 through 046193, 047290 through 047296, 048029 through 048034 and 049089 through 049094. The listed best-by dates are Jan. 12, 2028; Feb. 16, 2028; March 9, 2028; and April 20, 2028.

The recall has been classified as Class I, the FDA’s most serious recall category.

The sauce was distributed in 41 states, including California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia and Wisconsin.

Consumers with the recalled Alfredo sauce should not eat it and should follow the recall instructions for disposal or return.

Engines May Suddenly Stall

Ford is recalling more than 255,000 Focus sedans and hatchbacks because the vehicles could stall unexpectedly while being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall covers certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles that may not have received a software update required under an earlier recall, even though Ford’s records showed the repair had been completed, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The problem involves the canister purge valve, which can stick open during an emissions-system check. If the powertrain control module does not detect the issue, the engine can stall without warning and may not restart. Drivers may also see a check engine light or notice inaccurate fuel gauge or “distance to empty” readings.

Ford said it is not aware of any crashes or injuries related to the issue.

Dealers will update the powertrain control module software at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning July 6. The NHTSA recall number is 26V369, and Ford’s recall number is 26S40.

Stop Using These Baby Wipes

Target is recalling some Up & Up Fragrance Free and Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes after customer complaints about product discoloration led to the discovery of bacteria that can cause infections.

The Food and Drug Administration found two strains of Burkholderia bacteria in some wipes that can cause infections, including skin, eye, lung and bloodstream infections. The risk is highest for babies, young children and people with weakened immune systems, and in some rare cases, life-threatening sepsis may develop.

The recalled wipes were sold at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com. Specific lot information and details about how to get a refund are found on the FDA website.

Target and the wipes’ manufacturer, Sapro Temizlik Urunleri, have received complaints about discolored wipes, skin irritation, eye irritation and possible infections linked to the products, the FDA said. The reports are still being investigated.

Check Freezers For Pizza

More than 160,000 pounds of Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers distributed to over 20 states have been recalled because of possible metal contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

States where the pizza was sold include Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

Here are the details:

Product: Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers
Lot/Unit Number: 003029976
Best By: 7/30/27
UPC: 041322652256

Buffalo, New York-based Rich Products Corp. voluntarily initiated the recall on May 19. It drew wider attention after the FDA classified it this week as a Class II recall, meaning the product could cause temporary or reversible health effects, though serious harm is considered unlikely.